IS suicide bomber kills at least 15 in Baghdad

IS suicide bomber kills at least 15 in Baghdad Baghdad (AFP) July 24, 2016 - A suicide bombing claimed by the Islamic State group killed at least 15 people in a Shiite area of northern Baghdad on Sunday, security and medical officials said. The bombing, which struck near a checkpoint in the Kadhimiyah area, home to a major Shiite shrine, also wounded at least 29 people, the officials said. IS issued a statement claiming the attack, saying it targeted soldiers and ... more

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