The Baghdad bombing follows attacks in Turkey and Bangladesh over the past week that many have linked to ISIL. A second explosion struck in eastern Baghdad shortly after the Karrada bombing, but there were conflicting reports on whether it was a bombing. The death toll is expected to climb further, as many suffering from burn injuries are in critical condition, he said. The militants have lost about half the territory they once controlled in the country and have called for attacks during Ramadan. At least half of those killed in the attack on Sunday died in the fire that followed the blast, the health official said.

Source: National Post July 03, 2016 13:40 UTC