Large explosion heard in Baghdad
A large explosion was heard in central Baghdad today, hours before the planned signing of the country’s interim constitution.
Witnesses said it was a roadside bomb and no one was injured.
The bomb went off around 9.40am in the al-Jihad district on the road leading to Baghdad’s airport, about seven miles southwest of the headquarters of the US-led occupation authority.
A second roadside bomb was reported on the road in the al-Adil district, witnesses said. It was unclear if there were any injuries.
Both roads are regularly used by coalition troops.
