Police: Twin blasts in Baghdad kill 4, wound 7

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Source: Associated Press

Nov 6, 1:42 AM EST

Police: Twin blasts in Baghdad kill 4, wound 7

By SINAN SALAHEDDIN
Associated Press Writer

BAGHDAD (AP) -- Police say four people have been killed and seven others wounded after two roadside bombs exploded during the morning rush hour near a checkpoint in central Baghdad.

A security official says Thursday's attack in the capital's Sunni enclave of Sheik Omar happened at a checkpoint manned by members of the Awakening Council.

Awakening Council is the term for mostly Sunni groups that have joined forces with the Americans against al-Qaida in Iraq.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to release information to the media.

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