Bomb kills 11 during Iraq football celebrations

A car bomb struck revellers celebrating in Baghdad after Iraq’s soccer victory in the Asian Cup today, killing at least 11 people and wounding more than 30.

A car bomb struck revellers celebrating in Baghdad after Iraq’s soccer victory in the Asian Cup today, killing at least 11 people and wounding more than 30.

The victims were among thousands who took to the streets after the country’s national football team beat South Korea to reach the tournament’s final.

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