Two days of seeming respite were broken by a string of deadly bombings around the capital. At least 13 Iraqis were killed and 30 more were wounded there and in northern Iraq. One Iranians was killed and nine more were wounded as well. The Iranians are in Iraq to visit holy sites for the Arbaeen holiday and easy targets for bombers.
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Thursday: 61 Iraqis Killed, 252 Wounded
Updated at 9:50 p.m. EST, Jan. 21, 2010
For the third day in a road, massive attacks targeting police and pilgrims have shocked Iraqis who hoped the seating of a new government would bring calm to the country. At least 61 were killed and 252 more were wounded in the violence which took place between Baquba and Karbala, including Baghdad, where many pilgrims are traveling by foot for Arbaeen observances.
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Wednesday: 22 Iraqis Killed, 141 Wounded
Only a day after a deadly attack against police recruits in Tikrit, another suicide bomber struck at a police training center in Baquba. Shi’ite pilgrims were also targeted for the second day in a row. Overall, at least 22 Iraqis were killed and 141 more were wounded ahead of Arbaeen observances, which culminate next week.
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