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Nine Iraqi soldiers killed, 14 injured in bomb attack in Diyala

BAGHDAD, Aug 1 (KUNA) -- Nine Iraqi soldiers were killed and 14 others were injured in a car bomb attack in Diyala governorate on Wednesday, a military source said.
A booby-trapped car was detonated near a bus carrying Iraqi soldiers eastern Diyala who were returning home on a leave, the source told KUNA on condition of anonymity.
The explosion killed the nine soldiers and injured 14 others, said the source.
Meanwhile, a medical source in Baquba city said 40 civilians were killed and 25 others were injured in a bomb explosion inside a market place. (end) mhg.bs KUNA 011947 Aug 07NNNN