The moment a bomb hit Baghdad - Iraqi officials have raised their death toll to 155 and approximately another 500 people were wounded from the Sunday's suicide terrorism, who loaded two vehicles between a busy junction and two ministries. Army spokesman Maj Gen Qassim Atta said the lorry was loaded with a tonne of explosives and the car was carrying 700kg (1,500lb) of explosive material.American troops have been called for help on the investigation along with the Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki. Iraqi Prime Minister blames this incident on Al-Qaeda and supporters of it's former president Saddam Hussein. Overall, violence has dropped dramatically in Iraq compared to a year ago, although sporadic attacks still continue in several parts of the country. "These bombings serve no purpose other than the murder of innocent men, women and children, and they only reveal the hateful and destructive agenda of those who would deny the Iraqi people the future that they deserve." President Barack Obama
Suicide bombing facts:
Aug 2007: More than 500 killed in attacks on villages near Sinjar
Jul 2007: 150 killed in truck bombing in Tuz Khurmato
Apr 2007: 191 killed in car bombings in Baghdad
Mar 2007: 152 killed in truck bombing in Tal Afar
Feb 2007: 135 killed in truck bombing in Baghdad
Nov 2006: 202 killed in multiple blasts in Baghdad
Mar 2004: 171 killed in bombings in Baghdad and Karbala
By Vesna Tanasic
Article Source: BBCNews
Picture Source: CBSNews
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