E-Paper
Death toll in Kirkuk bombing rises to 50: police
The death toll from a suicide truck bombing on Saturday near the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk rose to 50, police said, with 176 wounded.
Updated on: Jun 20, 2009, 21:44:45 IST
Share via
Copy link
The death toll from a suicide truck bombing on Saturday near the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk rose to 50, police said, with 176 wounded.
Witnesses said the bomber struck as crowds of worshippers were leaving a Shi'ite mosque after noon prayers. Dozens of small clay homes in the area were flattened by the explosion.
Get the latest World News, breaking headlines and global updates from the US, UK, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Russia and other countries. Follow major international events on Hindustan Times.
