In Baghdad a car bomb exploded earlier today outside the home and office of one of Iraq’s top Shiite political leaders, Abdel Aziz al-Hakim. At least 13 people died. Dozens were injured in the blast that also destroyed 30 nearby cars. The building is the former home of Tariq Aziz. Abdel Aziz al-Hakim heads the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq. Al-Hakim’s party is expected to poll well in next month’s election.