Baghdad Rocked by Major Explosion

World | March 9, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00

An explosion in the Iraqi capital Baghdad shook buildings and covered the area in a pall of smoke. Reports say a suicide bomber blew up a rubbish truck close to the ministry of agriculture and several hotels in the city centre. At least one person died and 10 others were wounded in the blast. Volleys of automatic gunfire were heard before and after the explosion.

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