June 21, 2019 7:54 PM

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Two killed in suicide blast at Shiite mosque in Baghdad

In Iraq, a suicide explosion at a Shiite mosque in eastern Baghdad killed two civilians and injured nine people today. <br />'' <br />'' Police said, the blast hit the Imam Mahdi al-Muntadhar mosque in Baladiyat, near the massive and densely-populated district of Sadr City. <br />'' <br />'' It said, at least one attacker wearing a belt of explosives tried to enter the building but was stopped by the guards and detonated himself outside. <br />'' <br />'' Security forces quickly deployed to cordon off the site. There was no immediate claim of responsibility. <br />''  

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