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[Deserted Maniac Island]

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-37667092

At least 35 people have died in a suicide attack targeting Shia in Iraq's capital Baghdad, officials say.

More than 60 were injured in the blast, carried out on a tent in a crowded market in a northern district of the city.

So-called Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility for the attack.

Many Shia pilgrims are taking part in mourning rituals commemorating the killing of the Prophet Mohammed's grandson, Hussein, in the 7th Century.

Reports say a militant detonated a suicide vest in the tent at lunchtime, when it was full of pilgrims.

Elsewhere in Iraq, a suicide attack in Malha, an area east of the city of Tikrit, left eight people dead and 11 wounded, officials said.

In the village of Ishaqi, north of Baghdad, the wife and three children of a local commander were also shot dead by militants. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for these two attacks.

Very sad, especially during this time of mourning for Shias.

 

[Shaanyboi]

This shit just doesn't stop...

 

[Sunster]

Horrible. I read they were just waiting in line as food was being served.

 

[jstripes]

The 21st century is all about singular, devastating attacks, rather than all out war.

It's pretty terrible.