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Many killed in twin Baghdad bombs | Many killed in twin Baghdad bombs |
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At least 22 people have been killed in two bombings that occurred just moments apart in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. | |
Reports say the first bomb went off in a car or a bus and the second bomb exploded seconds later as a crowd of people gathered to help the victims. | |
Nearly 50 people have been reported injured in the blasts, which took place in the morning rush hour. | Nearly 50 people have been reported injured in the blasts, which took place in the morning rush hour. |
It is one the deadliest attacks in Iraq in months, as violence has receded from the peaks recorded two years ago. | |
Although attacks have decreased in number overall, there has been a string of bombings in Baghdad in recent weeks. | |
The twin-bombing tactic has been a favourite one of Iraqi insurgents since the US-led invasion in 2003, say correspondents. |