Bombings Kill 17 in Iraq

by Naharnet Newsdesk 25 July 2013, 22:52

Bombs exploded near shops and cafes in Iraq on Thursday night, killing at least 17 people and wounding at least 25, officials said.

The blasts struck after the iftar meal that breaks the daily fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, at a time when many people go shopping or relax in cafes.

Source: Agence France Presse

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