Bombs Tear Through Baghdad Killing Dozens in Shiite Areas
A coordinated wave of car bombings ripped through Baghdad on Monday killing 66 and wounding nearly 200. Attacks targeted markets and Shiite districts including Habibiya in Sadr City and al Maalif, with other blasts in New Baghdad Kazimiyah and Shaab. No immediate claim of responsibility but al Qaeda linked ISI suspected. violence raises sectarian tensions as Iraq marks ongoing war spillover from Syria.
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Chicago man charged in slaying of 6 month old girl
Roman Willis, a documented gang member with 38 prior arrests, was charged with first degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm in the March 11 Woodlawn shooting that killed 6 month old Jonylah Watkins and seriously wounded her father Jonathan Watkins. Investigators say the attack was retaliation for a stolen video game console. Bond hearing set for Tuesday.
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EU stalls on Syria policy as talks extend
EU diplomats fail to reach a common Syria strategy with sanctions looming to expire on June 1. Austria's Michael Spindelegger warned of divergence while Britain and France press for lifting the arms embargo. Separate notes recount John McCain meeting Syrian rebels amid Geneva peace talks and a broader look at intelligence dissent shaping policy decisions.
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