At least 83 people were killed and 162 more were wounded in attacks that took place across Iraq, even into Kurdistan. The Islamic State in Iraq staged a complicated attack against security forces there. Meanwhile, to the south of Baghdad, a suicide bomber compounded the misery of mourners by attacking a funeral. More attacks took place across northern and eastern Iraq.

Bomb explosions once again reverberated across the greater Baghdad area, but today’s attacks were spread far and wide to the east and north of the capital. At least 23 people were killed today and 65 more were wounded in them.

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At least 21 people were killed and 59 more were wounded in fresh violence. The worst attacks took place near two Baghdad mosques.

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Bombers struck at two Baghdad markets leaving dozens dead or wounded. Less deadly, but numerous, attacks took place elsewhere in central and northern Iraq. Overall at least 58 people were killed and 109 more were wounded.

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At least 61 people were killed and 98 were wounded in fresh violence today. Gunmen attempted to storm two government buildings near Kirkuk but were repulsed. A significant bombing also took place in Mosul.