This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/middle_east/8434455.stm

The article has changed 9 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Iraqi governor killed in blasts Iraqi governor 'killed' in blasts
(10 minutes later)
The governor of Iraq's Anbar province was among at least 10 people killed in two bomb explosions in the central Iraqi city of Ramadi, say reports. The governor of Iraq's Anbar province was among at least 10 people killed in two bomb explosions in the central Iraqi city of Ramadi, police said.
Up to 30 may have died in the attacks, which struck in quick succession in the same street in the provincial capital.Up to 30 may have died in the attacks, which struck in quick succession in the same street in the provincial capital.
The governor, Qassim Mohammed, and four police officers were said to have died. Governor Qassim Mohammed was reported killed, although his deputy said he had only been wounded.
Analysts have blamed recent attacks in Iraq on the militant network al-Qaeda trying to destabilise the country ahead of March elections. Analysts have blamed recent attacks in Iraq on al-Qaeda trying to destabilise the country ahead of March elections.