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Baghdad Car Bombs Kill at Least 136

Twin explosions detonate near key ministries during rush hour

By the Associated Press

Posted Oct 25, 2009 8:16 AM CDT

(AP) – Two powerful car bombs exploded in downtown Baghdad today, killing at least 136 people and wounding nearly 600 in an apparent attempt to target the fragile city's government offices, Iraqi authorities said. The blasts went off less than a minute apart near two prominent government...   Read full story »

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