Three bombs kill eight pilgrims in Iraq: officials

BAQUBA: Three coordinated blasts targeting Shia pilgrims north of Baghdad killed at least eight people and wounded 10 others on Wednesday, Iraqi security and medical officials said.The bombs struck...

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Three bombs kill eight pilgrims in Iraq: officials
BAQUBA: Three coordinated blasts targeting Shia pilgrims north of Baghdad killed at least eight people and wounded 10 others on Wednesday, Iraqi security and medical officials said.

The bombs struck near the restive central city of Baquba, targeting a
procession of Shia worshippers commemorating the anniversary of the death of a key figure in their religion.