Sunday, December 13, 2009

Roadside Bom blast in Iraq, 3 Policemen killedArmy navy Game

BAGHDAD:Roadside Bom blast in Iraq, 3 PolicemRoadside Bom blast in Iraq, 3 Policemen killeden killed, A roadside bomb went off near an Iraqi police patrol in the northern city of Kirkuk on Saturday, killing three policemen and wounding four others, police said.

The blast targeted the patrol of emergency forces in al-Khadra area of central Kirkuk.

The wounded were taken to Kirkuk health office for treatment.

Kirkuk, 250 km (155 miles) north of Baghdad, is a city disputed by Arabs, ethnic Kurds and Turkman, and violence there is common. Settling its final status is one of the most sensitive issues of Iraq.Army navy Game : The rivalry has existed since 1890, and is one of the greatest rivalries in sports.

* The game is played on the second saturday in December; Originally played the Saturday after Thanksgiving, then moved to the first week in December until this year.
* At the end of the game, the Alma Maters of the losing team and then the winning team are played and sung.
* Though the game is played at different locations, it is generally held in Philadelphia. This is due to it’s historical significance and that it is halfway between West Point and Annapolis. It has been held in Philadelphia for 81-of-109 meetings.
* Navy leads the series 53-49-7
* Navy has won the last seven meetings

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