Bomb destroys chlorine gas tanker in Iraq
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- A hidden bomb ripped through a tanker carrying chlorine gas Tuesday, killing nine people and filling hospital beds with more than 150 wheezing and frightened villagers after noxious plumes covered homes and schools north of Baghdad.
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