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At least 22 people have been killed in two bombings that occurred just moments apart in the Iraqi capital Baghdad. At least 22 people have been killed in two bombings that occurred just moments apart in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
Reports say the first bomb went off in a car or a bus and the second bomb went off seconds later as a crowd of people gathered to help the victims. Reports say the first bomb went off in a car or a bus and the second bomb exploded seconds later as a crowd of people gathered to help the victims.
Nearly 50 people have been reported injured in the blasts, which took place in the morning rush hour.Nearly 50 people have been reported injured in the blasts, which took place in the morning rush hour.
Though attacks have decreased in the last year, there has been a string of deadly bombings in Baghdad recently. It is one the deadliest attacks in Iraq in months, as violence has receded from the peaks recorded two years ago.
Although attacks have decreased in number overall, there has been a string of bombings in Baghdad in recent weeks.
The twin-bombing tactic has been a favourite one of Iraqi insurgents since the US-led invasion in 2003, say correspondents.