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Strong Explosions Rock Central Baghdad

· Monday, June 28, 2004 · 1 comment

AP — Strong Explosions Rock Central Baghdad

At least four strong explosions shook the heart of the Iraqi capital early Tuesday, hours after the U.S.-run coalition transferred sovereignty to the interim Iraqi government.

Three strong blasts reverberated through the city about 12:35 a.m. The cause of the blasts was unknown but it appeared the explosions occurred on the western side of the Tigris river where the U.S.-controlled Green Zone is located.

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  1. The Bejus Pundit says:
    Monday, June 28, 2004 at 16:54

    Yikes…
    It looks like Zarqawi has managed to move his plans up after all… At least four strong explosions shook the heart of the Iraqi capital early Tuesday, hours after the U.S.-run coalition transferred sovereignty to the interim Iraqi government. Three…

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