18 Dead In Latest Iraq Blast

All of the dead were either police officers or recruits. Another 27 recruits and policemen were wounded. Officials at three nearby hospitals confirmed the casualties.
All officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to release the information.
An academy employee said recruits had just finished a two-week training course. Generally, the recruits are escorted out of the compound, but are on their own once they get to the street.
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