BAGHDAD, Iraq (Tue, Jul 03) – At least 36 people were killed and several dozen injured in the bombings in different cities of Iraq.
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| At least 36 killed, 100 injured in the latest bomb blasts in Iraq |
In the bloodiest attack of the Tuesday at least 25 people killed in the southern city of Diwaniya when a explosive-laden truck was blew up in the morning.
Curfew has been declared by the authorities in the city, some 150 kilometers south of Baghdad.
In two other attacks, Shi'ite pilgrims were targeted apparently, killed at least four people near the central city of Karbala. Pilgrims are heading to Karbala for religious ceremonies later this week marking the birth anniversary of the Shi'ites' 12th Imam.
In two other attacks, Shi'ite pilgrims were targeted apparently, killed at least four people near the central city of Karbala. Pilgrims are heading to Karbala for religious ceremonies later this week marking the birth anniversary of the Shi'ites' 12th Imam.
Bombs also exploded in areas north of Baghdad, including the Sunni city of Taji, where at least two people were killed.
Violence in Iraq has increased in recent weeks, with attacks in June killing at least 237 people.
Violence in Iraq has increased in recent weeks, with attacks in June killing at least 237 people.
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