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TIMELINE: Deadliest bomb attacks in Iraq

Here is a list of some of the deadliest bomb attacks in Iraq in the past year: March 6, 2007 – Two suicide bombers strike in Hilla, south of Baghdad, killing 105 pilgrims. Insurgents launch a total of 12 attacks against Shi’ite pilgrims. In all, 137 pilgrims are killed and …

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Baghdad blast toll rises to 68

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraqi police said on Friday 68 people were killed in coordinated bombings blamed on al Qaeda in a packed shopping area in central Baghdad on Thursday, making it the deadliest attack in the Iraqi capital for nine months.

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