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Archive Home > 2011 > January > 21 > 3 explosions kill 50 Shiite pilgrims in Iraq

3 explosions kill 50 Shiite pilgrims in Iraq

By Ali Qeis and Liz Sly / The Bulletin
January 21, 2011

BAGHDAD — Continuing an upsurge of violence in Iraq, three bombs killed 50 Shiite pilgrims as they poured into the holy city of Karbala on Thursday ahead of a major religious commemoration.

At least 150 people were injured when the bombs exploded in separate locations on the packed roads leading....

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