Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Iraqis Can't Even Celebrate Soccer Wins

Is Al Qaeda not the lowest form of life on earth?

Bombers strike Iraqis celebrating soccer win
At least 27 people killed, 100 hurt during festivities for Asian Cup

BAGHDAD - Two suicide car bombings struck soccer fans in Baghdad as they were celebrating Iraq’s victory in the Asian Cup semifinal on Wednesday, killing at least 27 people and wounding more than 100, officials said.

The victims were among the thousands of revelers who took to the streets of the capital after the country’s national soccer team beat South Korea to reach the tournament’s final against Saudi Arabia on Sunday in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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