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November 15, 2013

Iraq: At Least 41 Killed in Blasts Targeting Shiites 
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In Iraq, a series of explosions aimed at Shiite worshipers killed at
least 41 people and injured more than 100 Thursday. The attacks targeted
Shiites observing the religious ritual of Ashura. Violence in Iraq is
currently at its highest level since 2008.

 

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