Here is a list of some of the deadliest bomb attacks in Iraq in the past year: March 6, 2007 – Two suicide bombers strike in Hilla, south of Baghdad, killing 105 pilgrims. Insurgents launch a total of 12 attacks against Shi’ite pilgrims. In all, 137 pilgrims are killed and …

BANGKOK (Reuters) – Viktor Bout, the Russian alleged “Merchant of Death” of the clandestine arms trade arrested in a U.S. sting operation in Thailand, will stand trial in Bangkok before extradition is considered, police said on Friday.

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraqi police said on Friday 68 people were killed in coordinated bombings blamed on al Qaeda in a packed shopping area in central Baghdad on Thursday, making it the deadliest attack in the Iraqi capital for nine months.

TEHRAN (FNA)- A large number of Tehrani citizens on Friday staged rallies to voice strong protest at insults to Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) in certain European press, and meantime condemn Israel’s continued brutalities against Palestinians.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s Oil Minister Gholam Hossein Nozari said the latest UN sanctions against Tehran will have no impact on the country’s oil sector.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran has sent back 23 Pakistanis after freeing them from the clutches of a human smugglers’ gang, Islamabad’s FIA Director General Tariq Pervaiz Khan said Thursday.

TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian-Syrian Joint Higher Committee wrapped up its 10th session in Damascus on Thursday with the signing of the understanding minutes and agreements on boosting cooperation between the two countries.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Interior Minister Mustafa Pour-Mohammad here Wednesday dismissed earlier reports that the government was likely to block private access to the Internet on election day, March 14.

TEHRAN (FNA)- The Islamic Republic of Iran and Syria held their joint Economic Commission meeting on Thursday where the two sides called for expansion of political, economic, cultural, regional and international cooperation.

TEHRAN (FNA)- An Iranian delegation left Baghdad for home yesterday without holding talks with officials from arch foe the US on the security situation in Iraq.