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10 Iraqi Police Killed in Insurgent Attacks in Baghdad
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Four policemen killed in single attack when insurgents with automatic
weapons fired on police patrol





An Iraqi police officer's body lies at the scene of a police shooting
on a highwayIraqi authorities say at least 10 policemen were killed in
a series of attacks across Baghdad Tuesday.

Officials say the attacks took place between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
local time (0330-0500 UTC).

They say in one attack, four policemen were killed when insurgents
with automatic weapons fired on a police patrol on a major highway.

Meanwhile, Iraqi political leaders are planning to hold several
meetings today to try to break the deadlock over the country's draft
constitution.

Prime Minister Ibrahim Jaafari is to take part in one of the meetings.
Political leaders are seeking to resolve differences on federalism,
national identity and the role of Islam in time to meet an August 15th
deadline to present a draft constitution.

A severe sandstorm in Baghdad forced Iraqi political leaders to cancel
talks on Monday.

Some information for this report provided by AP, AFP and Reuters.


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