Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Al Qaeda Blamed For Yesterday's Bloody Attacks In Iraq



Iraqi Officials Blame Al-Qaida For Deadliest Day of Attacks This Year -- Voice of America

Iraqi officials have blamed militants linked to al-Qaida for a series of attacks across Iraq Monday that killed at least 110 people in the country's worst day of violence this year.

There has been no official claim of responsibility for the bombings and shootings in nine Iraqi cities and towns that also wounded hundreds of people.

Iraq's Deputy Interior Minister Hussein Ali Kamal acknowledged Tuesday that lapses by Iraqi security forces may have contributed to the carnage.

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More News On Yesterday's Attacks In Iraq

Toll for devastating Iraq attacks rises to 119 -- AP
Iraq boosts security after deadliest day this year -- AP
Iraq blames deadly attacks on Al Qaeda -- ABC News (Australia)
Al-Qaeda in Iraq blamed for attacks -- Al Jazeera
Death toll of Monday attacks across Iraq rises to 114 -- Xinhuanet
Coordinated Attacks in Iraqi Cities Kill More Than 100 -- New York Times
102 dead as bombers fill power vacuum caused by Iraqi election -- Times Online

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