“Iraqi authorities warn of exploding candy distributed by gunmen in Baghdad.” The Kuwait News Agency reports, “BAGHDAD, March 26 (KUNA) – Iraqi Ministry of State for National Security on Sunday warned of touching explosive-packed candy bars found on Baghdad streets. The ministry said that unknown gunmen threw candy bars that contain explosive materials nearby schools and residential areas in Yarmouk Neighborhood. It cautioned citizens against touching these candy bars, asserting that the first layer of which contained cocoa, while the second layer contained explosives.” Hat tip Today in Iraq.
Meanwhile, according to Bill Fisher, Iraq is now spending about $6 billion annually to import oil. A stark contrast from the predictions of the neo-cons that oil revenues would pay for most of the rebuilding costs. Check our counter in the left column for a current update on how much this war has cost YOU instead. The Massachusetts tally is edging toward $8 billion at the moment.
