String of Blasts in Iraqi Capital Kills 10

At least 19 injured in three coordinated explosions

Five people were killed and 20 wounded in two successive roadside bombing attacks in northern Baghdad late on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. (Photo credit: AFP via FOCUS Information Agency; photo not part of accompanying story)

By Sameer N. Yacoub

October 11, 2011

BAGHDAD — A string of explosions targeting security officials — and people who rushed to the scene to help the injured — killed at least 10 people in western Baghdad Monday evening, officials said.

The first explosion came from a roadside bomb in a Shiite neighborhood, targeting an Iraqi army patrol, a police official said. Minutes later, a second bomb exploded nearby, targeting a passing police patrol.

As firefighters arrived on the scene of the first blast, the third bomb went off, an official said. He said 19 people were also wounded in the attacks. …

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FROM THE ARCHIVES

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Kim Jong-un Succession in North Korea

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One year ago today, I reported that North Korea celebrated the 65th anniversary of the ruling Workers’ Party founded by “Great Leader” Kim Il-sung and anointed “Young General” Kim Jong-un as “Dear Leader” Kim Jong-il’s successor.

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Two Years Ago — October 11, 2009

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Three Years Ago — October 11, 2008

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