http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/ML_IRAQ?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2011-06-03-14-59-31 BAGHDAD (AP) -- A suicide bomber attacked a mosque filled with Iraqi politicians and policemen Friday and another blew himself up inside the hospital where the wounded were taken, killing a total of 21 people in Saddam Hussein's hometown.
The twin attacks - as well as the fact that the bombers were able to infiltrate areas that were supposed to be secure - left people in Tikrit feeling under siege.
It was the third major attack in Tikrit this year, reflecting the difficulties Iraqi security forces face in protecting their own people as American forces prepare to leave by the end of the year.
The first bomber struck during midday Muslim prayers, blowing himself up inside a Sunni mosque packed with local officials, killing 16 people, including a police commander and a judge, officials said.
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