Bomb kills two at Baghdad market

BAGHDAD, June 20 (Reuters) A roadside bomb exploded near a central Baghdad market today, killing at least two people and wounding 16.

Police said the target appeared to be civilians because there were no Iraqi security forces or army troops in the area.

It was the latest in a series of bombs to hit the capital despite a security crackdown that the government said involves some 40,000 troops.

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