[an error occurred while processing this directive]
Low graphics|Accessibility help
BBC News
watch One-Minute World News
News Front Page
Africa
Americas
Asia-Pacific
Europe
Middle East
South Asia
UK
Business
Health
Science & Environment
Technology
Entertainment
Also in the news
-----------------
Video and Audio
-----------------
Programmes
Have Your Say
In Pictures
Country Profiles
Special Reports
RELATED BBC SITES
Last Updated: Wednesday, 21 April, 2004, 14:07 GMT 15:07 UK
E-mail this to a friend
In pictures: Basra bombings
Basra
1 of 6
The first explosions occurred in Basra city centre during Wednesday's morning rush hour.
Basra blast scene
2 of 6
Three of the southern city's police stations were targeted by suspected suicide bombers.
Basra
3 of 6
Dozens were killed and many more injured in the blasts.
Basra
4 of 6
Firemen battled to extinguish the fires which took hold after the explosions.
Basra
5 of 6
Locals searched through the rubble of buildings for survivors.
Basra
6 of 6
Others gathered to look at the burnt wreckage of vehicles.


E-mail this to a friend

TOP IN PICTURES STORIES
The early days of spaceflight
Day in pictures: 5 April 2011
Battle for Misrata

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

News Front Page | Africa | Americas | Asia-Pacific | Europe | Middle East | South Asia
UK | Business | Entertainment | Science/Nature | Technology | Health
Have Your Say | In Pictures | Week at a Glance | Country Profiles | In Depth | Programmes
Americas Africa Europe Middle East South Asia Asia Pacific