Iraq violence kills intensifies in run-up to Shi'ite holy day
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An Iraqi policeman looks at a damaged vehicle after a car bomb attack in Baghdad
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Iraqi policemen inspect the site of car bomb attack in Baghdad
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Civilians gather at the site of a car bomb attack in the Risala district in Baghdad
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People gather at the site of a car bomb attack in the Risala district in Baghdad
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A man stands at the scene of a car bomb attack in the Risala district in Baghdad
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Members of Shi'ite group Asaib Ahl al-Haq, who support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, carry the coffins of fighters from their group, during a funeral in Najaf
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Members of Shi'ite group Asaib Ahl al-Haq, who support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, carry the coffins of fighters from their group, during a funeral in Najaf
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Suicide bombers and gunmen killed at least 54 people in Iraq on Monday, medical and police sources said, in attacks mostly targeting Shi'ite Muslims, who mark a big religious festival next week.
Al Qaeda-linked Sunni Muslim militants have intensified attacks on the security forces, civilians and anyone seen as supporting the Shi'ite-led government in Baghdad, tipping Iraq back into its deadliest levels of violence in five years. (Reuters)
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