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cal04

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Sun Jun-13-04 12:39 AM
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Explosions rock central Baghdad

A series of explosions have rocked the headquarters of the US-led coalition in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.

Smoke was seen rising above the so-called Green Zone on the west bank of the Tigris River.

It is not known what caused the blasts and there are no immediate reports of any injuries or damage.

The headquarters have frequently been attacked by insurgents. Last month, two Britons were killed in a rocket attack outside the heavily fortified facility.

The latest incident came a day after Iraqi interim deputy foreign minister Bassam Qubba was killed by unidentified gunmen in Baghdad.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3802183.stm

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JohnyCanuck

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Sun Jun-13-04 12:44 AM
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1. No doubt, just a rehersal

for the fireworks display planned by the Iraqis for June 30th celebrations.

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LittleApple81

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Sun Jun-13-04 12:55 AM
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2. You know what is weird? These loud explosions in the "Green Zone"

Edited on Sun Jun-13-04 01:02 AM by LittleApple81

are reported repeteadly... but apparently they don't cause any damage? Nothing is reported about what happened or if anybody was hurt. The only ones that are reported are the ones that happen at the entrance (because people can see the effects of the explosion, I bet). Doesn't anybody here wonder?

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daleo

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Sun Jun-13-04 12:57 AM
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3. They are probably just meteorite strikes

Nothing to worry about.

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MidwestTransplant

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Sun Jun-13-04 01:18 AM
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8. Don't be silly, it's swamp gas causing the flashes.

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Doctor Smith

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Sun Jun-13-04 01:12 AM
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7. Perhaps the Green Zone is actually deserted.

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Kool Kitty

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Sun Jun-13-04 01:48 AM
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9. All I can say, citizen, is that asking all these

Edited on Sun Jun-13-04 01:49 AM by Kool Kitty

questions makes me think you must really hate this country. We told you there was nothing to worry about and that things were going along well, so don't worry your pretty little head about these explosions, okay? Now I'm sure there must be a rerun of a Bush fundraiser or a Bush speech that you can listen to or watch and distract yourself so that you stop asking these uncomfortable questions. ;-)

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Sugarbleus

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Sun Jun-13-04 02:05 AM
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10. WELL said.....LOL

People,people, be ye of comfort....it's all under control...lol

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Norquist Nemesis

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Sun Jun-13-04 01:03 AM
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4. It's back to work in Iraq.

They take off Friday/Saturdays dontcha know.

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qwertyMike

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Sun Jun-13-04 01:05 AM
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5. Move along

nothing to see here

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tabasco

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Sun Jun-13-04 01:07 AM
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6. Ann Coulter said it was safe there.

She said Baghdad is just like Washington, DC. These must have been early "sovereignty" celebrations.

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Sugarbleus

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Sun Jun-13-04 02:07 AM
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11. Safe as DC?? that's ironic...

hasn't she choked on a pretzel yet??????????

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Career Prole

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Sun Jun-13-04 02:36 AM
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12. 21-gun salutes...there's been a plague of 'em lately

Big Dawg said they kept him awake all night before some big funeral and he could barely keep his eyes open. Prince Charles said "Bloody right!"

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