Police: Adult female blows up Capital of Iraq store

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) A female suicide bomber struck Sunday in a predominantly Shiite area of central Baghdad, killing at least three people in an attack that occurred as Iraqi officials have been stressing the capital’s increased security.
An Iraqi boy watches as an man inspects the aftermath of a Sunday suicide bombing in Baghdad.


US Senate to Vote Tues on Irak Climb Bills

WASHINGTON Senate Democrats are planning a vote on Tuesday that will momentarily refocus the body on a subject that’s a bit dicey these hours for them - Iraq.

Despite military and some political successes in that country lately, the vote will no doubt be warmly welcomed for opposite reasons by Barack Obama and John McCain.