Death toll in holy day violence rises

At least 20 people were killed in Iraq today in violence against Shiite pilgrims marking the Ashoura holy day.

Death toll in holy day violence rises
Tue, 30 Jan, 2007 - 09:38

At least 20 people were killed in Iraq today in violence against Shiite pilgrims marking the Ashoura holy day.

At least seven people were killed and another seven wounded when gunmen ambushed a Baghdad bus.

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