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Suicide Bombing in Iraq Kills 19

by VOA News

   Officials in Iraq say a suicide bombing in Baghdad has killed at least
   19 people and wounded 50 others. Some reports put the death toll
   significantly higher.

   Authorities say the attack happened Saturday in Iraq's capital where
   people had gathered for a funeral.

   There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the assault. The
   Islamic state group, however, has carried out similar bombings
   targeting Iraq's Shi'ite majority, whom Islamic State considers
   heretics.

   The bombing comes as Iraq's security forces are planning an offensive
   to retake the militant-held northern city of Mosul from Islamic State
   militants.