Bomber targets soccer fans
2008-06-14 18:56
Baghdad - Iraqi police say a female suicide bomber has targeted soccer fans in a cafe as they were celebrating Iraq's win in a World Cup qualifying game.
Police Colonel Azad Issa says 27 people were wounded when the woman detonated her explosives belt in front of the popular cafe in Qara Tappah, about 120km northeast of Baghdad.
He says the attack occurred about 17:00. as people were celebrating shortly after Iraq beat China 2-1 during Saturday's away game.
Issa says the wounded included seven policemen and 20 civilians.
- SAPA