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The Independent UK
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Baghdad suicide attacks: 'Back-to-back' explosions in Iraqi capital leave at least 25 dead and 63 injured

Iraq's Interior Ministry spokesman says a double suicide bombing in central Baghdad has killed at least 25 people. 

Major General Saad Maan says the rush-hour attack struck at the city's Tayran Square on Monday morning. 

He says it was carried out by two suicide bombers and that the explosions also wounded at least 63 people. The area around the square is usually crowded by labourers seeking work. 

No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack but it bore the hallmarks of Isis, which has claimed such attacks before. 

Militant attacks have decreased significantly in Baghdad and other parts of Iraq since the country's security forces retook nearly all territory once held by Isis. Iraqi and US officials have warned Isis would continue with insurgent-style attacks. 

AP/Reuters

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