Iraq: Suicide bomber kills 20
A suicide bomber blew himself up in a crowd of army recruits killing at least 20 people, police said today.
A police official said 55 recruits were injured in the blast in Baqouba, a city 35 miles from Baghdad.
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A police official said 55 recruits were injured in the blast in Baqouba, a city 35 miles from Baghdad.
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