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Bomb Attacks Occur In Baghdad, Karbala

February 05 2010

Iraq

More bombs targeting Shi'ite pilgrims exploded in Iraq's capital Baghdad and in the holy city of Karbala on Friday, CNN reports.

In Baghdad, a roadside bomb killed one person and wounded 15 others, said an Interior Ministry spokesman.

In Karbala, two car bombs exploded in quick succession. Iraqi Shi'ites have crowded the city for the religious occurrence of Arbaeen.

At least 27 people were reported killed and 75 others injured in the blasts.

There have been several bomb...

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