Male Terrorism
Suspects Pretend to be Bride and Groom at Iraqi
Checkpoint

Iraqi soldiers thwarted two male terrorism suspects disguised as a bride and groom trying to pass through a checkpoint along with their "wedding procession" north of the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on Sunday.

The procession near Taji, about 12 miles north of Baghdad, raised suspicion because most of those celebrating were men, an official in the Iraqi Defense Ministry told the Associated Press. Soldiers searched the car carrying the purported bride and groom and discovered the ''couple'' were two wanted men: Haider al-Bahadili and Abbas Latif. Two other suspects were detained along with them, according to the Defense Ministry.

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to ministry orders, said the investigation of the suspects was ongoing. He declined to release further information. (AP)