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Iraqi bombings kill at least 18 Iraqi bombings kill at least 20
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A number of bombings have killed 18 people and wounded many others in Iraq. A number of bombings have killed 20 people and wounded many others in Iraq.
The violence comes despite an intensified security operation in the capital, Baghdad, and across Iraq.The violence comes despite an intensified security operation in the capital, Baghdad, and across Iraq.
Eleven people, including five police officers, were killed in a car bomb attack near the city of Ramadi in the western province of Anbar.Eleven people, including five police officers, were killed in a car bomb attack near the city of Ramadi in the western province of Anbar.
In Baghdad, an explosion on a bus in the mainly-Shia area of Karrada has killed at least five people and wounded about eight others. In Baghdad, attacks killed seven people and wounded almost 50 others. Bombs in the south-east of the city have killed two people and injured 40.
Roadside bombs in the south-east of the city have killed two people and injured 40.
New measuresNew measures
Meanwhile, two US soldiers have been killed and 17 others were wounded after a suicide attack at a combat outpost north of Baghdad.Meanwhile, two US soldiers have been killed and 17 others were wounded after a suicide attack at a combat outpost north of Baghdad.
The US has created so-called "combat outposts" in several districts as part of the new security plan.The US has created so-called "combat outposts" in several districts as part of the new security plan.
The aim is for troops to live, work and conduct operations from these outposts rather than return to US military bases.The aim is for troops to live, work and conduct operations from these outposts rather than return to US military bases.
Two days ago, two US soldiers were killed while on patrol in the capital as part of the new measures.Two days ago, two US soldiers were killed while on patrol in the capital as part of the new measures.
The bombing in Ramadi occurred outside the home of prominent Sunni leader Sattar al-Reshawi. He was not at home at the time.The bombing in Ramadi occurred outside the home of prominent Sunni leader Sattar al-Reshawi. He was not at home at the time.
On Sunday, two car bombs went off at a crowded Baghdad market leaving more than 60 people dead.On Sunday, two car bombs went off at a crowded Baghdad market leaving more than 60 people dead.