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At Least 50 Killed in Iraqi Police Station Blast

A massive car bomb rips through a police station in Iskandariya, a town south of Baghdad, killing at least 50 people and wounding dozens of others, according to hospital officials. U.S. authorities say the victims were all Iraqis, including civilians waiting in line to apply for jobs. Hear NPR's Emily Harris.

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International Correspondent Emily Harris is based in Jerusalem as part of NPR's Mideast team. Her post covers news related to Israel, the West Bank and Gaza Strip. She began this role in March of 2013.