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    Iraqi Cities Ripped by Sectarian Violence, Stoked by Syrian War

    In the worst sectarian violence in five years, Shia neighborhoods in Iraq were hit by a series of car bombs today. At least 60 people were killed and some 200 were wounded. Los Angeles Times reporter Ned Parker was in Baghdad two weeks ago.

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

    In the worst sectarian violence in five years, Shia neighborhoods in Iraq were hit by a series of car bombs today. At least 60 people were killed and some 200 were wounded. Los Angeles Times reporter Ned Parker was in Baghdad two weeks ago.

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      Reuters News Service

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    1 of 3
    Stock Market Soars: Should You Care?
    1. 0:00Iraqi Cities Ripped by Sectarian Violence, Stoked by Syrian WarYou’re reading this
    2. 8:05The Paradox of Rising Indicators in a Troubled Economy
    3. 42:22Yahoo Buys Tumblr for $1.1 billion
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