Iraq’s foreign minister says security forces may have aided bombersBAGHDAD — The suicide bombers who blew up explosives-laden trucks outside government buildings in Baghdad may have been aided by members of Iraq’s security forces, the foreign minister said Saturday, even as the government insisted Iraqi forces could still protect the nation. Iraqi foreign minister says bigger, more powerful attacks likely after deadly Baghdad strikeBAGHDAD — Iraq’s foreign minister said Saturday that Iraqis should be prepared for bigger, more powerful attacks to strike the capital in the coming days and urged the government to immediately fix security shortcomings among its forces. Top Marine checks US troops in wars that could last for a generationCAMP RAMADI, Iraq — The top U.S. Marine is checking on troops in one war zone as he gets ready to send more to the next. Iraqi foreign minister says he is not ruling out collaboration with security forcesBAGHDAD — Iraq’s foreign minister said Saturday that those who carried out bombings that targeted government buildings in the Iraqi capital received help to pull off the attacks, possibly from Iraqi security forces. Gunmen attack Baghdad army checkpoint, kill 2 Iraqi soldiers, police sayBAGHDAD — Gunmen attacked an Iraqi military checkpoint in the Iraqi capital Saturday, as Iraqi lawmakers scrutinize the readiness of Iraqi forces following a string of bombings in recent weeks that have killed hundreds. Top Marine checks troops, manages impact of shift to Afghan warCAMP RAMADI, Iraq — The top U.S. Marine is checking on troops in one war zone as he gets ready to send more to the next. Bombings harshly interrupt Baghdad’s summer of optimism, bring back memories of past carnageBAGHDAD — Some worshippers stayed away from mosques Friday, offering their traditional prayers at home. Markets had fewer-than-usual shoppers. Parks were strangely uncrowded — unusual for a hot August day. Iraqi lawmakers seek review to fix shortcomings in security forces after Baghdad bombingsBAGHDAD — Senior Iraqi officials and lawmakers recommended a review of security leadership, better coordination on intelligence and firmer treatment of detainees Friday as anger mounted over truck bombings against key government institutions that killed nearly 100 people. 4 American soldiers in Iraq charged with cruelty, maltreatment of comrades, US military saysBAGHDAD — Four American soldiers in Iraq have been charged with cruelty and maltreatment of soldiers in their platoon, the U.S. military said Friday. Iraqi lawmakers call for emergency parliamentary session on security after Baghdad bombingsBAGHDAD — Leading Iraqi lawmakers are calling for an emergency session of parliament to address security after deadly bombings that targeted government buildings in Baghdad. Baghdad market car bomb blast claims two lives, leaves 20 woundedBAGHDAD - A car bomb explosion in a market in southern Baghdad claimed the lives of two people and wounded 20 others on Friday. Bomb near Baghdad vegetable market kills 2, wounds 20, Iraqi police sayBAGHDAD — A bomb attached to a small truck exploded Friday at the entrance of a wholesale vegetable market, an Iraqi police official said, a day after Iraq’s prime minister promised increased security at checkpoints near government buildings and markets. Al-Qaida emerges as chief suspect in wave of bombings, but Saddam’s Baath link also citedBAGHDAD — Al-Qaida in Iraq is the most likely suspect behind massive truck bombings targeting major government institutions in Baghdad. Iraq to step up security after Baghdad bombings, keep concrete barriers at potential targetsBAGHDAD — The Iraqi government decided to increase security at checkpoints near government buildings and markets and keep concrete blast barriers around potential targets after a wave of deadly bombings struck Baghdad, government officials said Thursday. Two killed in Baghdad bomb attackBAGHDAD - Two people were killed and eight others injured Thursday when a bicycle bomb exploded in Baghdad, witnesses said. Bicycle bomb kills 2 in Baghdad while death toll from gov’t attacks climbs to at least 101BAGHDAD — A bicycle bomb exploded near a restaurant in Baghdad Thursday killing two people in a deadly reminder of Iraq’s security problems as the death toll rose to at least 101 from a string of blasts the day before that mainly targeted heavily guarded government buildings. Bicycle bomb kills at least 2 civilians in Baghdad while death toll from gov’t attacks climbBAGHDAD — Iraqi police say at least two people have been killed and 10 others wounded in a bicycle bombing in Baghdad. Bicycle bomb killed at least 2 civilians in Baghdad while death toll from gov’t attacks climbsBAGHDAD — A bicycle bomb exploded near a restaurant in Baghdad Thursday killing two people in a deadly reminder of Iraq’s security problems as the death toll rose to at least 101 from a string of blasts the day before that mainly targeted heavily guarded government buildings. 10 security officers detained over deadly Baghdad blastsBAGHDAD - Ten police and military officers are being held for questioning in Wednesday’s coordinated attacks in central Baghdad, which left around 100 dead and 1,200 injured, media reports said Thursday. Wave of explosions rock Baghdad, killing at least 95 and forcing new look at securityBAGHDAD — Nearly simultaneous truck bombs struck Iraq’s Foreign and Finance ministries Wednesday as a wave of explosions killed at least 95 people, bringing the weaknesses of Iraqi security forces into sharp focus less than two months after U.S. forces withdrew from urban areas. Iraqi PM blames Sunni insurgents for Baghdad bombs, says government must re-evaluate securityBAGHDAD — Iraq’s prime minister has blamed Sunni insurgents for a wave of deadly bombings in Baghdad and says the Iraqi government must re-evaluate security to confront the challenge. Wave of explosions rock Baghdad, kill at least 95 and wound more than 400, officials sayBAGHDAD — A truck bomb exploded across the street from Iraq’s Foreign Ministry near the Green Zone Wednesday, knocking out concrete slabs and windows and leaving a mass of charred cars outside as a wave of explosions around Baghdad killed at least 95 people and wounded more than 400. Iraqi officials raise toll in Baghdad bombings to 86, the deadliest attack this yearBAGHDAD — A truck bomb exploded across the street from Iraq’s Foreign Ministry near the Green Zone Wednesday, knocking out concrete slabs and windows and leaving a mass of charred cars outside as a wave of explosions around Baghdad killed at least 86 people. Wave of blasts dismantles Baghdad; 75 killed, 300 injured (approx)
Police say wave of explosions rock Baghdad, kill at least 75 and wound more than 300BAGHDAD — A truck bomb tore through Iraq’s Foreign Ministry Wednesday, knocking out concrete slabs and windows and leaving a mass of charred cars outside as a wave of explosions around Baghdad killed at least 75 people. Wave of blasts rock Baghdad, killing at least 60, wounding more than 300, Iraqi police sayBAGHDAD — A series of explosions targeting government and commercial buildings struck Baghdad Wednesday, killing at least 60 people and wounding more than 300, Iraqi police and medical officials said. 48 killed, 279 wounded in Baghdad blasts (Second Lead)BAGHDAD - At least 48 people were killed and 279 wounded as some 10 explosions shook central Baghdad Wednesday morning, police and witnesses said. Police say wave of explosions rock Baghdad, kill at least 60 and wound more than 300BAGHDAD — A series of explosions targeting government and commercial buildings struck Baghdad Wednesday, killing at least 60 people and wounding more than 300, Iraqi police and medical officials said. Wave of explosions rock Baghdad, killing at least 58, wounding nearly 300, Iraqi police sayBAGHDAD — Iraqi police and medical officials say that a series of explosions have struck Baghdad, killing at least 58 people and wounding nearly 300 others. Wave of explosions rock Baghdad, kill at least 58, wound nearly 300 people, Iraqi police sayBAGHDAD — Iraqi police and medical officials say that a series of explosions have struck Baghdad, killing at least 58 people and wounding nearly 300 others. |
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BAGHDAD — Hospital and medical officials say a series of explosions targeting government and commercial buildings in Baghdad killed at least 75 people and wounded more than 300.
