Iraq: Suicide bombers hit mosque, then hospital

A suicide bomber attacked a mosque filled with Iraqi politicians and policemen while another blew himself up inside the hospital where the wounded were taken, killing a total of 21 people in Saddam Hussein's hometown.

The first bomber struck during midday Muslim prayers, blowing himself up inside a Sunni mosque packed with local officials and killing 16 people, including a police commander and a judge, officials said. Hours later, another suicide bomber walked into the hospital and blew himself up near the emergency room, where family members had gathered, said Mohammad al-Asi, the media adviser for the Salahuddin provincial governor. (AP)