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  • 4 blasts in Baghdad kill at least 183

    04/18/2007 4:43:08 PM PDT · by BlackVeil · 7 replies · 852+ views
    Associated Press ^ | 19 April 2007 | By STEVEN R. HURST and LAUREN FRAYER
    BAGHDAD - Suspected Sunni insurgents penetrated the Baghdad security net Wednesday, hitting Shiite targets with four bomb attacks that killed 183 people — the bloodiest day since the U.S. troop increase began nine weeks ago. The most devastating blast struck the Sadriyah market as workers were leaving for the day, charring a lineup of minibuses that came to pick them up. At least 127 people were killed and 148 wounded, including men who were rebuilding the market after a Feb. 3 bombing left 137 dead. Wednesday's car bombing appeared meticulously planned. It took place at a pedestrian entrance where tall...