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Powerful explosion kills five Iraqis in Baghdad

BAGHDAD, Oct 3 (KUNA) -- At least five people were killed and ten others injured when a powerful explosion hit a crowded area southeast Baghdad Thursday evening.

A security source told KUNA that the explosion, caused by an improvised explosive device, hit near a football playground in Mada'in neighborhood.

Five people died on spot and the ten wounded were rushed to nearby hospitals, the source added. (end) ahh.ibi KUNA 040016 Oct 13NNNN

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