Rising Death Toll From Iraq Bombings Makes It Deadliest Day This Year -- CNN
Baghdad (CNN) -- Casualties from Wednesday's wave of attacks across Iraq rose to 93 people dead and 312 wounded, the Interior Ministry said Thursday, making it the deadliest day in the country since the United States withdrew its troops in December.
The attacks were mostly aimed at Shiite pilgrims trekking and driving to a shrine in Baghdad.
The scale of violence left some stunned.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian rebels now using EFPs in bombs, bane of U.S. in Iraq. Syrian government forced to bomb its own SAM sites.
US says Russian arms kill Syrians 'hourly' as West turns up pressure.
China rejects Syria sanctions.
Iran looks to China and Russia for military support as pressure from the West increases.
Yemen’s defense minister visits Zinjibar, Jaar – freed from al Qaida-linked militants’ control.
US pledges ongoing support to Turkey’s fight with PKK terror.
Bahrain court eases sentences for medics in uprising.
ASIA
US awaits Pakistan's decision on NATO supply routes.
Myanmar conflict highlights hatred of Rohingya Muslims, among Asia’s most persecuted outcasts.
Sri Lanka ex-army chief vows to unseat government.
Burmese democracy advocate Suu Kyi pays historic visit to Europe.
Australia to create world's largest marine park.
AFRICA
US 'expanding' spy bases in Africa.
Ivory Coast: Coup plot by military exiles foiled.
Deadly clashes in run-up to Libya elections.
South Sudan seeks arbitration over disputed borderlands.
Togo protest: Lome rocked by electoral reform unrest.
Egypt braces for controversial court ruling. Egypt reimposes martial law, ahead of closely watched ruling.
EUROPE
Fears rise over EU handling of debt crisis.
Spanish yields hit 7 pct after cut to brink of junk. Spain borrowing rates soar after Moody's downgrade.
Syriza accuses Germany of 'terrorising' Greek voters.
Angela Merkel rejects 'miracle solutions' as Spain debt costs soar.
Spain to go to UN over Gibraltar sovereignty.
AMERICAS
Brazil, Latin America hit by Asia, Europe crisis.
Venezuelans consider the unthinkable: a government without Chavez.
Falkland Islands mark end of 1982 war with Argentina.
Cuban police detain 2nd dissident who talked to US Senate.
Guatemala court OKs extradition of suspected drug boss to U.S.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Guantanamo detainees waging battle over attire for court.
Germany raids target Salafists.
U.S. drone kills 3 militants in Pakistan.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Iran and Saudi jockey for OPEC position.
Oil dips ahead of OPEC meeting, Greek polls.
Nokia cuts another 10,000 jobs as losses deepen.
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