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Baghdad Explosions Kill 28

   VOA News 06 April 2010
   An Iraqi woman reacts at the scene of a blast in central Baghdad

Photo: AP

   An  Iraqi  woman  reacts  at  the scene of a blast in central Baghdad,
   Iraq, 06 Apr 2010

   Iraqi  officials  say  several explosions have rocked central Baghdad,
   killing at least 28 people and wounding more than 60 others.
   The  multiple  bombings  destroyed  several  apartment buildings and a
   restaurant  in the Allawi district Tuesday.  Media reports say people
   are trapped under the rubble.
   An  Interior  Ministry official says a suicide bomber also struck near
   the former British Embassy.
   There has been no immediate claim of responsibility for the bombing.
   The attacks in the Iraqi capital in recent days broke a period of calm
   following the March 7 parliamentary elections. Â
   Police  said  suicide car bombings two days ago targeted the embassies
   of Iran, Egypt, Germany and Spain.
   Officials  had  feared  security  could  deteriorate  as  disputes  on
   election  results  continue,  and  opposing  factions work to create a
   unity government.

   Some information for this report was provided by AP, AFP and Reuters.

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