Iraqi fire-fighters and policemen work at a site hit by a car bomb explosion in Basra, Iraq, Oct. 31. (Reuters)

    BAGHDAD, Oct. 31 (Xinhuanet) -- A car bomb hit a police patrol in the southern Iraqi city of Basra Monday evening, killing at least 20, police said.

    "So far at least 20 were killed, including five policemen, and 45 were injured," a police source told Xinhua on condition of anonymity.

    "A car bomb exploded in a street at around 21:00 (1800 GMT) as a police patrol was passing by. Six cars were damaged and 10 shops destroyed," the source said. Enditem