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54 Shiite Muslim pilgrims killed in Baghdad suicide bombing

A female suicide bomber detonated a vest rigged with explosives among a crowd of Shiite Muslim pilgrims in northeastern Baghdad on Monday, killing 54 and wounding 109, marking the latest in a string of attacks that had unnerved the city ahead of pivotal national elections in March.

 

Baghdad bombs kill 36, Chemical Ali hanged

Suicide bombers attacked three hotels used by foreigners in the heart of Baghdad on Monday, killing at least 36 people and raising questions about government pledges on security before a March election.

 

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