Blast hits checkpoint at Baghdad Airport

An explosion has occurred near the main checkpoint to Baghdad International Airport today, the US military said.

Wed, 01 Jun, 2005 - 08:23

An explosion has occurred near the main checkpoint to Baghdad International Airport today, the US military said.

It is unclear if there were any casualties.

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