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Dozens killed in Baghdad bombings | Dozens killed in Baghdad bombings |
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Several large explosions have killed at least 77 people and wounded 128 in the centre of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. | |
The first blast targeted a police patrol in the Dora district of the city. At least four others occurred near official buildings within minutes. | The first blast targeted a police patrol in the Dora district of the city. At least four others occurred near official buildings within minutes. |
In October, co-ordinated bombs attacks killed at least 155 people and wounded hundreds in Baghdad. | In October, co-ordinated bombs attacks killed at least 155 people and wounded hundreds in Baghdad. |
However, Iraqi government figures have shown that violence generally has fallen over the past 18 months. | However, Iraqi government figures have shown that violence generally has fallen over the past 18 months. |
Tuesday's explosions shook houses across the capital. | Tuesday's explosions shook houses across the capital. |
Official buildings located near the blasts include the interior ministry, the social affairs ministry, a university and the institute of fine arts. | Official buildings located near the blasts include the interior ministry, the social affairs ministry, a university and the institute of fine arts. |
"Civilians and security personnel have definitely been killed," Baghdad security spokesman Maj Gen Qassim al-Moussawi told Reuters news agency. | |
Correspondents say that despite occasional massive bombings, insurgents stage frequent smaller-scale attacks against targets such as marketplaces, mosques or schools. | |
At least eight people - mostly children - died in a school bombing on Monday. | |
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