New Round of Insurgent Violence Strikes in Iraq

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Published April 15, 2005 at 12:00 AM EDT

Iraqi insurgents stir deadly trouble for a third straight day. At least two bombs exploded in Baghdad Friday, killing at least one person. Twin car bombs killed 18 people Thursday, following less damaging blasts on Wednesday. New York Times reporter Robert Worth details the latest developments.

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