Insurgents fire mortar at palace

A suicide car bomber attacked a police patrol today on a busy commercial street, killing at least 17 people and wounding 26, officials said.

Insurgents fire mortar at palace
Tue, 22 Nov, 2005 - 18:33

A suicide car bomber attacked a police patrol today on a busy commercial street, killing at least 17 people and wounding 26, officials said.

The attackers lured the patrol to the scene by shooting a policeman, officials said.

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