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                 Coordinated Bombings Kill at Least 24 in Iraq

   A series of coordinated blasts has rocked the heart of the Iraqi
   capital, Baghdad, killing at least 24 people and wounding dozens.
   The explosions Thursday took place in the Allawi district, which houses
   several government ministries. It is near the heavily fortified Green
   Zone where several Western embassies are located. There was no
   immediate claim of responsibility.
   The bombings come one week before the 10th anniversary of the U.S.-led
   invasion of Iraq and a month before Iraq holds its first elections in
   three years.
   Iraq has been plagued by infighting among sectarian factions. Many
   Sunnis accuse Shi`ite Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki of discriminating
   against their community. For months, Sunni militants have for been
   carrying out a series of strikes on Shi`ite targets.
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