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jakeXT

(10,575 posts) Wed Nov 20, 2013, 07:24 AM Nov 2013

Iraq violence: Baghdad struck by deadly bomb blasts

Source: BBC

At least 24 people have been killed and dozens wounded in a series of bomb attacks in mostly Shia areas of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, officials say.

The deadliest attack was in the central Sadriya district, where a car bomb was detonated at an crowded market.

Bombs exploded at around the same time on busy streets in the Shaab, Tobchi, Karrada, Azamiya and Amil areas.

Sectarian violence has surged across the country in recent months, reaching its highest level since 2008.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-25013535

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Iraq violence: Baghdad struck by deadly bomb blasts (Original Post) jakeXT Nov 2013 OP

Not to downplay anyone's personal experience Victor_c3 Nov 2013 #1

I am sure Rep. Issa will demand an investigation into what went wrong in Iraq Botany Nov 2013 #2

Victor_c3

(3,557 posts)

1. Not to downplay anyone's personal experience

Reply to jakeXT (Original post)

Wed Nov 20, 2013, 07:45 AM

Nov 2013

but our nation freaked out after the Boston Marathon bomb. Things like this happen nearly daily in Iraq and it hardly gets more than a quick mention and a nod in world news.

Botany

(70,618 posts)

2. I am sure Rep. Issa will demand an investigation into what went wrong in Iraq

Reply to jakeXT (Original post)

Wed Nov 20, 2013, 08:34 AM

Nov 2013

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