Attacks against Shi’ite pilgrims stole the headlines today in Baghdad and Mosul. Perhaps even more frightening, suicide bombers also attacked government buildings and took hostages north of the capital. Overall, at least 100 people were killed and 183 more were wounded.

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At least 37 people were killed and another 62 more were wounded in today’s violence. Another journalist was assassinated in northern Iraq, while a family of five was killed in Diyala province. A series of bombings took place across Baghdad as well.

At least 34 people were killed, including a group of Shi’ite pilgrims, and 43 more were wounded in attacks across Iraq.

A bold attack on Iranians working on a gas pipeline in Diyala province helped drive today’s casualty figures up to at least 46 dead and 56 wounded across Iraq.

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At least 22 people were killed and 30 more were wounded in Iraq attacks.