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The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 09-01-04
From: The Hellenic Radio (ERA) <www.ert.gr/>
CONTENTS
[01] Massacre in Baghdad
[02] Shops Open with Offers
[01] Massacre in Baghdad
The latest information on the suicide attack that took place near a
mosque in Bagdad killed 38 and injured 55. Based on Iraqi army sources,
Reuters news agency reports that the attack had taken place on a
checkpoint outside the Imam Moussa al-Kadhim shrine in the Kadhimiya
area, where it is inhabited mostly by Shia. The victims were pilgrims.
It is feared that the number of victims will rise. The attack took
place a few days before the pilgrims were preparing for the Ashura
holiday to mourn the death of Imam Hussein in the seventh century.
Sources: Reuters, ÁNA-ĚPA
BBC: Pilgrims die in Iraq bomb blast
News item: 17369
[02] Shops Open with Offers
News
Shops opened today with offers of up to 60% on clothes. Despite the
Development Ministry's warning as per which sales begin on 15 January
and those breaking the law would be punished with heavy fines,
businessmen have been trying to cover the losses they are sustaining
due to the financial crisis, which affected their turnovers.
News item: 17361
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