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Seven killed as gunmen take hostages in Baghdad mall

It was feared the attackers were wearing suicide belts, say police officials.

Baghdad: Gunmen blew up a car bomb, sprayed gunfire in a crowded area and took hostages in a shopping mall in eastern Baghdad on Monday, killing at least seven people, police said.

The gunmen were still holed up in the shopping centre in Baghdad al-Jadida, a police colonel said, adding that it was feared the attackers were wearing suicide belts.

( Source : AFP )
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