At least 82 were killed across Iraq, including several children who died in a Coalition airstrike.

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Bombs exploded around Baghdad again today. At least 98 were killed across the country.

At least 66 were killed and 53 were wounded in new bombings and attacks.

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At least 19 people were killed across Iraq. Baghdad suffered another series of bombings.