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Scores killed by car bomb attacks in eastern Iraq | |
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At least 42 people have been killed and many more injured in two bomb attacks in eastern Iraq, local officials say. | |
A car bomb exploded in a marketplace near the city of Baquba, 35 miles (60km) north-east of Baghdad, killing at least 35 and injuring more than 70. | |
A second car bomb at a checkpoint east of the city reportedly killed at least seven and wounded approximately 25. | |
Baquba was the scene of fierce fighting last year between Islamic State (IS) fighters and pro-government militias. | |
Government forces managed to take control of the city but clashes with the militants continue across Diyala province. | |
Last month, IS bombed a crowded marketplace in the province, killing 115 people who had gathered to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. | |
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for Monday's attacks, but they bear the hallmarks of previous IS attacks against civilian groups and military checkpoints. | |
Security in Diyala was stepped up after the July bombing, particularly around Baquba. |