Five Killed by Two Blasts in Iraq's Green Zone

NPR | By Michele Norris,

Emily Harris

Published October 14, 2004 at 12:00 AM EDT

Insurgent bombers strike inside the so-called "Green Zone" in Baghdad, the heavily guarded area holding the Iraqi government and U.S. embassy. Five people, including three Americans, were killed in the bombings at a restaurant and market. Hear NPR's Michele Norris and NPR's Emily Harris.

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