Basra car bomb attacks kill at least 68 including children
Basra Iraq saw four car bombs targeting police buildings during morning rush hour killing at least 68 people including 16 children and wounding about 200. Explosions hit Basra main street market and police academies, with attacks in nearby Zubair. Police uncovered further bombs and three men were arrested.
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General Iraq campaign at a critical point
Maj. Gen. Martin Dempsey, commander of the 1st Armored Division, said about one in ten Iraqi security forces actually worked against U S troops during recent militia violence, and about 40 percent walked off due to intimidation. He spoke from Baghdad to AP executives at the annual meeting noting the campaign is at a critical point.
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