Five killed, 12 hurt in Baghdad blasts

At least five people were killed and 12 wounded when two car bombs exploded in central Baghdad today, interior ministry officials…

At least five people were killed and 12 wounded when two car bombs exploded in central Baghdad today, interior ministry officials said, although police said the blasts could have been caused by mortars.

The attacks occurred near a transportation centre taking commuters to Shi'ite areas of Baghdad, officials said.

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