Attack on Iraq Shia mosque near Baghdad kills 14 Published duration 22 June 2013

A suicide bomber has killed at least 14 people in an attack on a Shia mosque near the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, officials say.

The attack took place in the Sabaa al-Bour area, about 30km (20 miles) north of Baghdad.

At least 25 people were wounded in the attack, which targeted evening prayers.

There has been a surge in sectarian attacks in recent months on targets like mosques, restaurants and local markets.

The suicide bombing came after three other attacks in the north of Iraq killed a further nine people.

The violence has rekindled fears the country is being dragged towards a wider conflict between the Shia majority and the Sunni minority.

Sunnis have accused the government of Prime Minister Nouri al-Malikiweapons to be used in terror attacks."

The officers uncovered the fawn by chance. "All of a sudden, we heard noises from a shed in the home. We didn't understand what it was, and began searching," Ohana says. "We then found a fawn chained up inside a barrel. We removed him and put him in our vehicle. We immediately called the veterinary department at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo. They joined us and assumed responsibility. The fawn received vaccinations at the zoo."

The fawn was taken to the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, where he received vaccinations. (Photo: Israel Police Spokesman's Unit)

According to Ohana, the residents of the home had intended to slaughter the fawn and eat it. The Judea and Samaria District Police officers noted that they had recently dealt with other