A recent suicide car bomb exploded in Bhagdad on January 27, 2012. It left at least 23 dead and around 60 injured. Since Obama started his removal of US troops from Iraq, the attack levels have risen. This particular suicide bomb went off during the funeral of a "Shia man shot dead the day before." A young doctor described it as "horrific but normal." He claimed that because of all the explosions mutilated bodies were just a part of living there.
With a family member currently in Bhagdad, any news of any activity grabs my interest. Because of his position, there are serious precautions taken before leaving the compound. The armored trucks are escorted by more armored trucks, as well as helicopters and dozens of police. Many attacks are aimed at government building because of rising tension. Safety is a large and rising concern in Iraq.
1. Shia
a. The suicide attacker struck as mourners, escorted by police cars, were carrying the body of a Shia man shot dead the day before, police said.
b. one of the two main branches of Islam, followed esp. in Iran, that rejects the first three Sunni caliphs and regards Ali, the fourth caliph, as Muhammad's first true successor.
c. The school does not have a large Shia community.
2. Mutilated
a. Where the bomber's car had exploded, he saw "human flesh scattered around and several mutilated bodies in a pool of blood''.
b. inflict a violent and disfiguring injury
c. Woodstockers often see mutilated people in the streets when they travel.
3. Engulfed
a. One of Mr Hussein's employees was hurt and, as he took him to hospital, he saw cars engulfed in flames.
b. (of a natural force) sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely :
c. Woodstock students feel engulfed by all the activities that go on.
With a family member currently in Bhagdad, any news of any activity grabs my interest. Because of his position, there are serious precautions taken before leaving the compound. The armored trucks are escorted by more armored trucks, as well as helicopters and dozens of police. Many attacks are aimed at government building because of rising tension. Safety is a large and rising concern in Iraq.
1. Shia
a. The suicide attacker struck as mourners, escorted by police cars, were carrying the body of a Shia man shot dead the day before, police said.
b. one of the two main branches of Islam, followed esp. in Iran, that rejects the first three Sunni caliphs and regards Ali, the fourth caliph, as Muhammad's first true successor.
c. The school does not have a large Shia community.
2. Mutilated
a. Where the bomber's car had exploded, he saw "human flesh scattered around and several mutilated bodies in a pool of blood''.
b. inflict a violent and disfiguring injury
c. Woodstockers often see mutilated people in the streets when they travel.
3. Engulfed
a. One of Mr Hussein's employees was hurt and, as he took him to hospital, he saw cars engulfed in flames.
b. (of a natural force) sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely :
c. Woodstock students feel engulfed by all the activities that go on.
This post is really interesting, however, it is way too short. Your response to the article was just second part of the summary. You didn't really add your opinions and thoughts to the response. I really like the topic you chose though!
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