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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 2009

Page

17

Bombings at Baghdad Shiite Shrine Kill Dozens

Two female bombers hid hazardous materials in purses striking worshippers entering Baghdad's Imam Mousa al Kazim shrine for Friday prayers. At least 66 killed, many Iranian pilgrims among the dead, marking a new surge in civilian-targeted violence amid U S pullback.

Baghdad Iraq al-Qaida Afghanistan Laith Ali Imam Mousa al-Kazim Kazimiyah

Iraqi women bombers raise attack risk near shrine

U S deaths in Iraq reach 4277 as Iraqi officials report two female bombers in their 30s detonated explosives hidden in leather bags linked to grenades. Maj Gen Jihad al Jabiri cited the method and said PM Maliki ordered a task force and suspended area commanders for security lapses around the shrine.

Ali Jihad al-Jabiri Interior Ministry al-Jabiri Nouri al- Maliki Qassim al-Moussawi

FAA data show 28 aircraft damaged by wildlife since 2000

FAA wildlife strike records reveal 28 aircraft destroyed or seriously damaged since 2000 with Kennedy Airport and Sacramento International reporting the most incidents. The database, released after AP FOIA request following the Hudson River ditching, notes more than 89 000 incidents since 1990 and warns reporting is incomplete.

Washington New York Kennedy Sacramento International Federal Aviation Administration FAA U.S New Orleans Houston Hobby Kansas City Orlando Salt Lake City National Transportation Safety Board US Airways Hudson River Associated Press Chesley Sully Sullenberger Orlando International

Scottish singer Susan Boyle faces makeover debate

London AP reports Britain debates Susan Boyle's new hairdo and image changes after her move from frizzy gray to stylish fashion notes. Critics warn authenticity could fade and influence from talent show peers may push her toward artificial enhancements.

London Britain Susan Boyle Jones Boyle Scotland England

Taliban withdraw from Buner district near Islamabad

Taliban fighters retreated from Buner district 60 miles from Islamabad after mediating talks. U.S. and Western allies condemn the move as proof Pakistan struggles to curb militants expanding from border areas into the country’s heart. Syed Mohammed Javed said a hard line cleric helped win their return to Swat.

Peshawar Pakistan U.S Buner Islamabad Swat Valley Taliban al- Qaida Javed Associated Press Ikram Sehgal Sehgal United States India

Michigan woman charged with murder in daughter's death

Genesee County Prosecutor accuses 39 year old Lorrie Thomas of Flint of second degree murder and related crimes after her severely neglected 9 year old daughter Shylea Myra Thomas was found dead in a storage unit weighing 33 pounds. Investigators believe the death occurred about six weeks prior, around when the unit was rented.

Michigan Flint, Mich Genesee County David Leyton Lorrie Thomas Flint Shylea Myra Thomas Leyton Shylea Thomas Detroit

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