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News Wrap: Iraq bombings target Shiites on religious holiday

Season 2013 Episode 3180 | 4m 15s

In our news wrap Thursday, bombings in Baghdad that targeted Shiites on a major religious holiday killed at least 41 and wounded more than 100 others. Also, a U.S. counterterrorism official warned that al-Qaida in Iraq is stronger than it has been since 2006 and other affiliates are spreading.

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