A double bombing that took place in Baghdad could foreshadow a violent flare-up later this week during the Eid al-Adha holiday. At least 18 Iraqis were killed in the bombing and other attacks. Another 51 were wounded. Also, an insurgent believed to be from Yemen was killed.
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Seven Killed in Iraq; Sahwa Walkout Threatens Security
At least seven Iraqis were killed and 17 more were wounded in new violence. Also, many Sahwa members in the Kirkuk area are threatening to quit their jobs. A number of Sahwa members quit their jobs and abandoned their posts in Hawija and Kirkuk. The men say their...
Turkish Planes Bomb Iraq, Again; 11 Killed in Other Attacks
Turkey resumed operations inside northern Iraq today. Although no casualties were reported there, at least 11 Iraqis were killed and 21 more were wounded elsewhere.
read moreFive Killed in Baghdad and Mosul
Insurgents significantly dialed down the violence today, but at least five Iraqis were killed in new attacks. Another 10 were wounded.
read moreIraq Attacks: 25 Killed, 53 Wounded
After several days of relative peace, attacks resumed at a full pace. At least 25 Iraqis were killed and 53 more were wounded across the country, with northern cities getting the lion’s share of the violence.
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Three Killed in Separate Attacks in Mosul
Six Killed in Northern Iraq Violence
Al-Qaeda Rebuilding Itself in Iraq, Averages 20 Attacks Per Day
According to U.S. and Iraqi officials, al-Qaeda is rebuilding its forces in Iraq. They say that an average of 20 attacks occur each day, about double what it was at the beginning of the year. Meanwhile, at least eight Iraqis were killed and 16 more were wounded in new violence.
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