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Suicide bombing against Shiite pilgrims in Baghdad kills 9

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Iraqi officials say a suicide bombing in Baghdad targeting Shiite Muslims taking part in an annual pilgrimage has killed nine people and wounded another 21.

 

Monday's attack targeted a checkpoint along a route used by pilgrims in the northern Baghdad neighborhood of al-Shaab.

 

Police officials say four soldiers are among the dead.

 

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