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This Eid, Muslims mark end of a Ramadan marred by deadly attacks
•A wave of attacks in Muslim countries — from Turkey and Bangladesh to Iraq and Saudi Arabia — during Ramadan have made this year's Eid a sombre occasion.

The significance of Islamic State marking Ramzan's end with attacks on Islam's holy site
Ghulam Rasool Dehlvi •The most distressing news for Muslims today emanating from the birthplace of Islam, Saudi Arabia, is the attack on the holiest Islamic city, Madina.

Medina attack proves that now, the entire world is a target for terrorists
Bikram Vohra •After the Medina attack, even sympathisers will be hard placed to act as conduits of any sort, be it in giving refuge or supplies or moral support.

Iraq interior minister Ghabban resigns after deadly Baghdad bombings
•Ghabban said that checkpoints littered throughout the capital, a pillar of government efforts to secure the city, "are absolutely useless".

Death toll of Baghdad twin bombings rises to 175
•An Islamic State suicide bomber struck Baghdad's bustling commercial area of Karada in the early hours on Sunday.

Baghdad bombings: Death toll climbs to 149, Iraq PM orders security changes
•Iraqi authorities on Monday raised the death toll to 149 from Sunday's devastating truck bombing at a bustling Baghdad commercial street

83 killed in Baghdad bombings; Islamic State claims responsibility
•The Baghdad attacks come just over a week after Iraqi forces declared the city of Fallujah "fully liberated" from IS.

Two car bombs claim 19 lives in Shia-dominated neighbourhoods in Baghdad
Fp Archives •Two car bombs killed at least 19 people in Baghdad today, police said. One attack struck a busy commercial street in the eastern neighbourhood of Baghdad al-Jadida

Bombs in shopping areas around Baghdad kill 21, wound dozens
Fp Archives •Bombs ripped through outdoor markets in and near Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 21 people and wounding dozens, the latest in a deadly wave that has hit Iraq in recent months, officials said



