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Iraqi security forces inspect the site of a bomb attack in Kirkuk, 250km (150 miles) north of Baghdad, January 13, 2011. Two car bombs targeting police officers' houses blew up separately and wounded at least 15 people in the oil city of Kirkuk, Baghdad, local officials said.  Reuters

Soldiers stand guard at the site of a bomb attack in Basra, 420 km (261 miles) southeast of Baghdad, January 14, 2012. A suicide bomber disguised as a policeman killed at least 53 people and wounded 130 others in an attack on Shi'ite Muslim pilgrims at a checkpoint in the city of Basra, police and health officials said.  Reuters