The aftermath of a bomb blast in Iraq's Basra city.<br/> At least 15 are dead after a suicide bomber disguised as a policeman targeted Shi'ite pilgrims.<br/> The pilgrims were on their way to a mosque just west of the city to observe the end of Arbain, one of the major holy days for Shi'ite Muslims.<br/> Scores of pilgrims have been killed in similar attacks over the last few weeks.<br/> The new wave of bombings has fanned fears of a return to sectarian violence now that US troops have pulled out of the country.<br/> Jessica Gray, Reuters
