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Ten killed, 16 injured in clashes at Baghdad cafe

BAGHDAD, June 26 (KUNA) -- Ten Iraqis were killed and 16 others injured in an explosion targeting a popular coffee shop in Al-Dora area south of Baghdad on Wednesday.
An Iraqi security source told KUNA that the bomb was detonated by armed men near the entrance of the crowded coffee shop, adding that the bombing took place while there was a football match between Iraq and Egypt.
The source noted that all casualties were transferred to Yarmuk Hospital. (end) mhg.mb KUNA 270049 Jun 13NNNN