Iraqi officials say a suicide car bomb attack on a police checkpoint north of Baghdad has killed five people, including three policemen. According to AP, police officials say the bomber rammed his explosive-laden car on Monday against the checkpoint near the city of Samarra, about 95 kilometers (60 miles) from Baghdad. Police say that the attack also wounded 11 people. A medical official confirmed the casualty figures. All officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the media.
