237 injured in Hillah blast, police say; massacre follows deadly day for GIs
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Insurgents killed 112 Shiite pilgrims streaming to the holy city of Kerbala in attacks across Iraq on Tuesday, including more than 70 after suicide bombers blew themselves up in a street lined with tents.
In the worst incident, two suicide bombers strapped with explosives detonated themselves in the city of Hillah, south of Baghdad, killing 77 people, police said. Tents offering food, drink and resting areas lined the crowded street.