Cop wounded in Kirkuk blast

KIRKUK / IraqiNews.com: A policeman on Monday was wounded when an explosive charge targeted his vehicle in downtown Kirkuk city, according to a local police chief. “An improvised explosive device (IED) targeted the police vehicle under al-Shuhadaa Bridge, near Kirkuk police department,” Brig. Sarhad Qadir told IraqiNews.com news agency. The wounded was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, Qadir added. The holy Shiite city of Kirkuk lies 250 km northeast of Baghdad. SS (P) 1