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An explosion in the centre of the Iraqi capital Baghdad has killed four civilians and left 10 others injured.An explosion in the centre of the Iraqi capital Baghdad has killed four civilians and left 10 others injured.
Police Capt Mohammed Abdul Ghani said a bomb had apparently targeted, but missed, a police patrol. A second blast caused no injuries.Police Capt Mohammed Abdul Ghani said a bomb had apparently targeted, but missed, a police patrol. A second blast caused no injuries.
The attacks took place as the authorities searched for gunmen who ambushed a minibus convoy in the town of Yusufiya, south of Baghdad.The attacks took place as the authorities searched for gunmen who ambushed a minibus convoy in the town of Yusufiya, south of Baghdad.
At least 12 passengers were killed in the attack, and about 50 abducted.At least 12 passengers were killed in the attack, and about 50 abducted.
It apparently took place when the vehicles were stopped at a false checkpoint.
Yusufiya is a Sunni Muslim stronghold which has become notorious for attacks on Shia Muslims and on American troops.Yusufiya is a Sunni Muslim stronghold which has become notorious for attacks on Shia Muslims and on American troops.
Mr Abdul Ghani also said that five bodies - all blindfolded and with their legs bound - had been recovered at different locations in eastern Baghdad early on Sunday.Mr Abdul Ghani also said that five bodies - all blindfolded and with their legs bound - had been recovered at different locations in eastern Baghdad early on Sunday.
All had been mutilated by torture, he added.All had been mutilated by torture, he added.