Iraq: 'Many killed' in series of car bombings in Karbala 07/03/2012

	Iraq: 'Many killed' in series of car bombings in Karbala 07/03/2012 At least 25 people have been killed and 40 wounded in a truck bombing at a market in the Iraqi city of Diwaniya. Dozens more have been killed and wounded in bomb attacks in other cities across the country, reports say. In the central city of Karbala, four people were killed when two car bombs targeting Shia pilgrims exploded. There has been a spike in attacks across Iraq in recent weeks. June was the bloodiest month in the country since US troops withdrew in December. It is thought the Karbala blasts, which also injured at least 30 people, were aimed at pilgrims gathering ahead of a religious ceremony on Friday. The Shia community is celebrating the Shabaniyah festival, which marks the anniversary of the birth of key Shia Imam. The Diwaniya blast was near a mosque where pilgrims were gathering to make the journey to Karbala, according to Reuters. Diwaniya is 130 km (80 miles) from Karbala.	From: UnknownNewz Views: 0 0 ratings
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