Iraqi Police: 93 Killed in Double Suicide Attack On Shiite Pilgrims in Hillah

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BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Two suicide bombers blew themselves up Tuesday in a crowd of Shiite pilgrims streaming toward the holy city of Karbala, killing 93 people in one of several attacks targeting the faithful ahead of a weekend holiday.

The attack came a day after U.S. forces suffered their deadliest day in nearly a month -- nine American soldiers were killed in explosions north of Baghdad, the military said Tuesday.

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Iraqi Police: 93 Killed in Double Suicide Attack On Shiite Pilgrims in Hillah

The coordinated attack Tuesday happened on a main street in Hillah, about 60 miles south of Baghdad, said Capt. Muthana Khalid. He said 93 people were killed and more than 164 wounded.

An Associated Press cameraman at the scene ...

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