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Deadly bomb attacks hit Baghdad Deadly bomb attacks hit Baghdad
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A series of car bombs in Baghdad has killed at least 18 people and injured dozens, as the US military announced its first combat death in weeks.A series of car bombs in Baghdad has killed at least 18 people and injured dozens, as the US military announced its first combat death in weeks.
One blast tore through the crowded Shia district of Sadr City, killing 10 people and wounding 28.One blast tore through the crowded Shia district of Sadr City, killing 10 people and wounding 28.
Another on a busy, central area killed at least five construction workers and injured more than 15.Another on a busy, central area killed at least five construction workers and injured more than 15.
The attacks come as violence across Iraq has fallen to levels not seen since 2003.The attacks come as violence across Iraq has fallen to levels not seen since 2003.
However insurgents are still able to strike with deadly results, claiming more than 200 lives in both February and March.However insurgents are still able to strike with deadly results, claiming more than 200 lives in both February and March.
The January figure of 191 Iraqis killed is the lowest monthly toll since the US-led war began in March 2003.The January figure of 191 Iraqis killed is the lowest monthly toll since the US-led war began in March 2003.
Privately, some US military and Iraqi government officials have expressed concern that the violence might again rise as US troops are pulled out.
In other attacks in the Iraqi capital on Monday, a car bomb missed the convoy of an interior ministry official, but killed two bystanders, including a policeman, in the neighbourhood of New Baghdad.In other attacks in the Iraqi capital on Monday, a car bomb missed the convoy of an interior ministry official, but killed two bystanders, including a policeman, in the neighbourhood of New Baghdad.
Another blast shook a market area of Husseiniya, on Baghdad's northern outskirts.Another blast shook a market area of Husseiniya, on Baghdad's northern outskirts.
It is not clear if any of the attacks were connected.
Meanwhile, the US military said one soldier had died as a result of a combat operation in the volatile northern Diyala province. The statement did not provide any details.Meanwhile, the US military said one soldier had died as a result of a combat operation in the volatile northern Diyala province. The statement did not provide any details.