Attacks kill 9 worshippers in Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) — Mortar fire and bombs targeting worshippers killed nine people and wounded 29 others on Friday in two attacks north of Baghdad shortly after noon prayers. The new violence came a day after a suicide bombing attack on a Baghdad cafe that killed 36 people and wounded dozens. Violence has been on the rise ahead of provincial elections set for Saturday. The vote is for local officials in several provinces across the country, including the capital, Baghdad. Authorities have been pledging to bolster security ahead of the elections Police said the first attack came just after Friday prayers as the worshippers were leaving the Sunni mosque of al-Muthana in Khalis, killing seven worshippers and wounding 14 others.

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