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Iraq: Bomb attacks in Hilla and Baghdad 'kill 35' | |
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A series of bombings in the Iraqi cities of Hilla and Baghdad has killed at least 35 people and wounded dozens more, Iraqi officials say. | |
At least 20 people died in a series of bombings in Baghdad targeting Shia pilgrims gathering for a festival. | |
In Hilla, two car bombs exploded near a restaurant, killing at least 15 people. | |
There has been a wave of attacks on the Shia community in recent days, as it marks the anniversary of the death of Shia imam Moussa al-Kadhim. | There has been a wave of attacks on the Shia community in recent days, as it marks the anniversary of the death of Shia imam Moussa al-Kadhim. |
Four people were killed in a mortar attack near a religious shrine in Baghdad on Sunday. | |
Iraq's interior ministry said following that attack that there would be heightened security across the city as they anticipated further violence. |