7 die in suicide bombing in Baghdad

At least seven people were killed and 15 wounded in a suicide bombing at a market in eastern Baghdad on Thursday, a security official said. "A suicide bomber wearing an explosive belt blew himself up close to stalls at the crowded Jamila market," said the senior police officer, who asked not to be named.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility. (AFP) MRJ MRJ

(With inputs from agencies.)