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    Suicide Bomb Hits Iraq's Green Zone, Baghdad Bridge

    There was a breach of security in one of the world's most heavily guarded enclaves today when a suicide bomber struck inside Baghdad's Green Zone, where the Iraqi government is housed.  Eight were killed, including three members of the Iraqi parliament.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    There was a breach of security in one of the world's most heavily guarded enclaves today when a suicide bomber struck inside Baghdad's Green Zone, where the Iraqi government is housed. Eight were killed, including three members of the Iraqi parliament. President strongly condemned the action, saying it "reminds us that there is an enemy willing to bomb innocent people in a symbol of democracy." Brian Bennett is in Baghdad for Time magazine.

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    1. 1:34Suicide Bomb Hits Iraq's Green Zone, Baghdad BridgeYou’re reading this
    2. 7:34Is Illegal Immigration a Burden or a Blessing?
    3. 42:32Is Black Pop Culture to Blame?
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