Yahoo! News: Iraq

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• Defying suicide bombers, Iraqi Shiites mark somber holiday (McClatchy Newspapers)
• 18 killed in Iraq violence despite tight security (AFP)
• 6 Shiites killed during Iraqi religious ceremony (AP)
• Iraqi priest says Christians must 'not be afraid' (AFP)

Defying suicide bombers, Iraqi Shiites mark somber holiday (McClatchy Newspapers) Posted: 25 Dec 2009 12:29 PM PST McClatchy Newspapers - BAGHDAD, Iraq_Carrying banners with an air of defiance, thousands of Shiite Muslims made the trek toward southern holy cities Friday to lament the death of a revered 7th-century martyr even as they grieved for at least 30 Iraqis killed in recent days.

18 killed in Iraq violence despite tight security (AFP) Posted: 25 Dec 2009 11:03 AM PST AFP - Eighteen people including six Shiite worshippers were killed in a spate of attacks across Iraq on Friday, despite ramped up security for Christmas Day and Shiite Ashura rituals.

6 Shiites killed during Iraqi religious ceremony (AP) Posted: 25 Dec 2009 10:18 AM PST AP - A roadside bomb killed six Shiite Muslim pilgrims Friday during a procession, the latest violence targeting the group during observances of a religious holiday, officials said.

Iraqi priest says Christians must 'not be afraid' (AFP) Posted: 25 Dec 2009 06:11 AM PST AFP - A senior Iraqi priest in his Christmas sermon on Friday urged Christians not to be intimidated by a string of deadly attacks against the minority community but warned they should not linger near churches.

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