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Many dead in blast in Muqdadiya north of Baghdad Many dead in blast in Muqdadiya north of Baghdad
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At least 14 people have been killed in a bomb attack in the town of Muqdadiya, 80km (50 miles) north-east of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, officials say. At least 15 people have been killed in a bomb attack in the town of Muqdadiya, 80km (50 miles) north-east of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, officials say.
One report said the blast happened in a crowded cafe where people had been gathering after dark to break the daily Ramadan fast.One report said the blast happened in a crowded cafe where people had been gathering after dark to break the daily Ramadan fast.
A bomb near another cafe in Madain south of Baghdad killed at least two.
Correspondents say night cafes have become frequent targets of militants recently.Correspondents say night cafes have become frequent targets of militants recently.
Thousands of people have died this year in a wave of unrest.Thousands of people have died this year in a wave of unrest.
The attack comes three days after a mass prison escape.The attack comes three days after a mass prison escape.
A local al-Qaeda affiliate said it had organised the breakout, in which hundreds of inmates left two jails after an attack by gunmen.A local al-Qaeda affiliate said it had organised the breakout, in which hundreds of inmates left two jails after an attack by gunmen.
On Thursday parliament speaker Osama al-Nujaifi warned that the escape could worsen the country's already deteriorating security situation.On Thursday parliament speaker Osama al-Nujaifi warned that the escape could worsen the country's already deteriorating security situation.