BAGHDAD: The bombing of a Baghdad bus station yesterday pushed the death toll from a weeklong series of blasts near Shiite targets to about 200, calling into question Iraq’s ability to provide security as United States combat troops slowly withdraw from cities.
The wave of attacks is undermining Prime Minister Nouri Maliki’s declaration of a “great victory” in the US pullout from urban areas by next Tuesday’s deadline.
He has declared June 30 a national holiday to be marked with celebrations. Full article.