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BAGHDAD — Iraq’s first lady escaped unharmed Sunday from a bomb attack in downtown Baghdad that struck her motorcade, injuring four bodyguards.
President Jalal Talabani’s wife, Hiro Ibrahim Ahmed, was on her way to a cultural festival when her motorcade was hit. It was unclear whether she was the target or the attack was random.
In fighting Sunday, U.S. troops killed 18 Shiite extremists in street battles in Sadr City, Shula and New Baghdad. Iraqi health officials said at least 10 people — including two children — were killed in 24 hours of fighting in Sadr City.
Outside the city, U.S. troops on Sunday killed nine al-Qaeda insurgents, including three wearing suicide vests.
