Gunmen hold hostages in Baghdad church

Gunmen are holding as many as 10 people hostage in a church in central Baghdad, police said today.

Gunmen hold hostages in Baghdad church

Gunmen are holding as many as 10 people hostage in a church in central Baghdad, police said today.

Officials said two policemen have been killed and eight people wounded in the violence, which began with a grenade attack on the stock exchange. The gun battle was still raging tonight.

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