Baghdad Bombings Toll Rises to 64 Dead, 360 Injured
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The toll from multiple bombings across Baghdad late yesterday rose to 64 dead and 360 wounded, the Health Ministry said. The Associated Press said more than 73 people had died, citing police and hospital officials.
The bombs, which began to explode at about 6:15 p.m. local time, targeted popular markets, restaurants and cafes. In total there were about 20 blasts, state-sponsored al-Iraqiyah television reported today. At least 15 were car bombs, while others were improvised explosive devices, it said.