Iraq hit by string of car bomb attacks

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Iraqi police and health officials say four separate car bomb attacks apparently targeting Shia Muslims have killed nine people in and around Baghdad.

A police officer said three car bombs exploded early on Sunday in Taji, killing eight and injuring 28 others near Shia homes in the mainly Sunni town about 20km (12 miles) north of Baghdad.

Another police officer said a suicide bomber detonated his explosive-laden car in Baghdad's Shia north-western neighbourhood of Shula, killing one and injuring seven others. The target was unknown to the police.

Two health officials in nearby hospitals confirmed the casualty figures. All officials spoke anonymously as they were not authorised to release information.

Insurgents frequently target Shia Muslims in an apparent bid to rekindle widespread sectarian conflict and undermine support for the government.