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Coordinated Bombings Rock Baghdad

In Baghdad today, a wave of coordinated explosions hit markets, grocery stores, schools and government buildings in a dozen neighborhoods—killing at least 63 people and wounding more than 180. It’s the latest sign of a growing crisis soon after the withdrawal of American troops.

By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

In Baghdad today, a wave of coordinated explosions hit markets, grocery stores, schools and government buildings in a dozen neighborhoods—killing at least 63 people and wounding more than 180. It’s the latest sign of a growing crisis soon after the withdrawal of American troops.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Katie Cooper
Producer, 'One year Later'
Caitlin Shamberg
KCRW
Christian Bordal
Managing Producer, Greater LA
Tim Arango
Los Angeles correspondent for the New York Times

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Coordinated Bombings Rock Baghdad

In Baghdad today, a wave of coordinated explosions hit markets, grocery stores, schools and government buildings in a dozen neighborhoods—killing at least 63 people and wounding more than 180. It’s the latest sign of a growing crisis soon after the withdrawal of American troops.

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Coordinated Bombings Rock Baghdad

In Baghdad today, a wave of coordinated explosions hit markets, grocery stores, schools and government buildings in a dozen neighborhoods—killing at least 63 people and wounding more than 180. It’s the latest sign of a growing crisis soon after the withdrawal of American troops.

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