At least 23 people have been killed and more than 50 injured in a double suicide bombing north of Baghdad, Iraqi officials say.
At least 23 people have been killed and nearly 70 injured in a double suicide bombing north of the capital Baghdad, Iraqi army sources say.
The bombers blew themselves up in a crowd of army recruits in Baquba, some 60km (35 miles) north of the capital.
The bombers blew themselves up in a crowd of army recruits near Baquba, some 60km (35 miles) from Baghdad.
Baquba is the capital of Diyala province - one of the most dangerous parts of Iraq.
Baquba is the capital of Diyala province - one of the most dangerous parts of Iraq.
Violence in Iraq is at its lowest level since 2004, but frequent attacks continue throughout the country.
Violence in Iraq is at its lowest level since 2004, but frequent attacks continue throughout the country.
The Iraqi army sources said the bombers mingled with the crowds of young recruits at the al-Saad centre early in the morning before blowing themselves up simultaneously.
There are fears that the death toll will rise further.
Thousands of army recruits have been killed by insurgents in similar attacks across Iraq in recent years.
Despite this, many young men are still willing to join the army - one of the few sources of employment in Iraq, correspondents say.
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