`` The cowardly attack ... should not affect the determination of the Iraqi people from continuing their battle against the deposed regime and the gangs of criminal Baath party , and the terrorist al Qaeda organization , ' '' Death toll in Baghdad double bombing rises to 160 . Bombs exploded outside government buildings in Baghdad . The attacks come as the U.S. military is preparing for a major operation against insurgents who have seized large parts of northern and western Iraq.
Death toll in Baghdad double bombing rises to 160 . Bombs exploded outside government buildings in Baghdad . The attacks come as the U.S. military is preparing for a major operation against insurgents who have seized large parts of northern and western Iraq.