Iraq: 7 Shiite Muslims killed in Kirkuk

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Iraqi police sources yesterday said that seven Shiites were killed by unknown gunmen. The source told that the deceases were swimming in a water project, 80 km south Kirkuk, when they were attacked by unknown gunmen. The source added that another two persons were wounded in the attempt. No other details were given. Kirkuk, center of the province, lies 280 km north east of the capital. It is one of the disputed areas between Baghdad and Arbil and usually witnesses continued violent actions that led to civilian and military casualties alike./129