Two dead in Baghdad suicide bombing

At least two people have died in a suicide car bomb attack outside a children's hospital in western Baghdad.

At least two people have died in a suicide car bomb attack outside a children's hospital in western Baghdad.

Officials said another 11 people, including seven policemen, were wounded in the attack.

Police suspect the target was a passing convoy carrying a police colonel, who was among the injured.

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