Dozens killed in Iraq explosions

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Story Created: Tue Jul 3, 2012 4:59 AM

Story Updated: Tue Jul 3, 2012 4:59 AM

BAGHDAD (AP) - Officials in Iraq now say at least 25 people have been killed and 40 wounded in the explosion of a vegetable truck at a city market south of Baghdad.
   
The attack happened today in a Shiite city about 80-miles south of Baghdad.
   
There is no immediate claim of responsibility, but a local lawmaker blames the attack on Sunni insurgents affiliated to al-Qaida in Iraq.
   
Hours later, two bombs exploded in the Sunni city of Taji, killing three people and wounding 15.

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