Officials: Gunmen kill 3 policemen in Iraq
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Iraqi officials say gunmen have killed three policemen in an attack on a security checkpoint north of Baghdad.
Police officials say the attack early Monday took place when gunmen in two speeding car opened fire on a security checkpoint in Taji area, about 12 miles (20 kilometers) north of Baghdad. Three other policemen were wounded in the attack.
A local medic confirmed the casualties. All officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the media.
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Violence has dropped across Iraq, but insurgents frequently attack security forces in an attempt to destabilize the country.
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