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A series of bombings struck the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 49 people and leaving many more wounded.

A series of bombings struck the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 49 people and leaving many more wounded.

The spokesman for the Iraqi health ministry, Ziad Tariq, said at least 167 people were also wounded in the attack.

At least 11 bombs went off early on Thursday in nine neighbourhoods around the city.

The bombings come just days after American troops pulled out of Iraq.

No group has claimed reponsibility for the blasts.

The Iraqi authorities issued a warrant on Monday for the arrest of Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi.

Vice President was accused of directing a militant group which killed employees from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and the police. Hashemi denies the charges.

 

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