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Deadly triple blast rocks Baghdad Deadly triple blast rocks Baghdad
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At least eleven people have been killed in three large explosions that rocked the centre of Iraq's capital, Baghdad, in quick succession. At least 11 people have been killed in three large explosions apparently targeting hotels in the centre of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
Twice as many are feared injured in the explosions, which sent plumes of smoke rising hundreds of metres into the sky.Twice as many are feared injured in the explosions, which sent plumes of smoke rising hundreds of metres into the sky.
The first blast hit the hotel district and was followed minutes later by two loud explosions near the international Green Zone, reports say. The first blast hit the hotel district and was followed by two more near the international Green Zone, reports say.
A series of recent blasts have hit Iraq following a period of relative calm. A series of blasts have struck recently after a period of relative calm as Iraq prepares for a March general election.