12 Killed, 53 Wounded in Iraq Attacks

Former vice president under Saddam Hussein, Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, issued a statement supporting the Sunni protestors and disparaging the Iranian influence on the Maliki administration. Meanwhile, at least 12 Iraqis were killed and 53 more were wounded.
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Iraq: 39 Killed, 125 Wounded Ahead of Arba’een Holiday

The relative peace of the last week was shattered today when seemingly coordinated attacks against Shi’ites took place. At least 39 people were killed and 125 more were wounded. The attacks came as Shi’ite pilgrims were preparing for Arba’een observances, and Sunnis were protesting the arrest of a Sunni minister’s bodyguards. Also, yesterday marked the sixth anniversary of Saddam Hussein’s execution.
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Two Killed as Protests Continue in Iraq

Protests took place for the fourth time since Finance Minister Rafi al-Issawi's bodyguards were arrested last week. In one protest, thousands blocked the main highway through Anbar province. Another protest erupted in neighboring Salah ad Din province. The Sunni...

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