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Defense Secretary Robert Gates Is in Baghdad

The death toll has risen to at least 180 after yesterday’s suicide bombing in Baghdad, the worst attack since February, when US and Iraqi forces began their security crackdown. Today, Defense Secretary Robert Gates made a surprise visit with a message for Iraqi leaders. Kirk Semple is in Baghdad for the New York Times .

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

The death toll has risen to at least 180 after yesterday’s suicide bombing in Baghdad, the worst attack since February, when US and Iraqi forces began their security crackdown. Today, Defense Secretary Robert Gates made a surprise visit with a message for Iraqi leaders. Kirk Semple is in Baghdad for the New York Times.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Producer, To the Point

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    Andrea Brody

    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    LA School Report

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    Kirk Semple

    Foreign Correspondent for the New York Times

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