Shiite pilgrims targeted by suicide bomber, gunmen in Iraq

Monday, February 25, 2008

BAGHDAD -- A suicide bomber blew himself up among Shiite pilgrims taking a break Sunday during their days-long march to a shrine for a major religious gathering. The blast killed at least 40 people and wounded 60, making it one of the deadliest this year.

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