Iraq suicide bomber kills at least 25
A suicide bomber struck Shiite pilgrims today on a main road south of Baghdad, killing at least 25 people and wounding 20, police said.
The blast occurred about 3pm in Iskandariyah, police said. The pilgrims were marching south toward Karbala to commemorate Arbaeen, the 40th day following the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, one of two major Shiite figures buried in the holy city.
