Government buildings targeted by explosions. (Ali Al-Saadi/AFP/Getty)Many Dead As Baghdad Rocked By Massive Explosions -- Times Online
The centre of Baghdad was rocked by seven near-simultaneous explosions this morning, killing an estimated 100 people and wounding 250 more.
In the deadliest attack in Iraq this year, and the most audacious one in the capital for a long time, mortar fire and car bombs were directed towards the main centres of power. Among the targets were the ministries of finance, foreign affairs, health and housing, as well as the Parliament building and the Cabinet building.
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MIDDLE EAST
Obama, Mubarak seek fresh start to strained US-Egypt ties.
Syria helps France in dealing with Iran.
New Israeli settlements 'on hold'.
Iraqis find Iranian-made rockets after US attacked.
ASIA
S. Korea aborts rocket launch minutes before liftoff.
Helping after Taiwan typhoon, US avoids confronting China.
South Korea mourns dissident who became president. North Korea, less frosty, sends Kim Dae-jung condolences.
U.S. not satisfied by North Korean conciliatory moves.
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AFRICA
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Nigeria nearing 'a failed state'.
UN fears over Liberia drug trade.
Militias clash in new south Sudan violence.
EUROPE
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Hopes fade for 64 missing in Russia plant tragedy.
Putin opens air show, pays tribute to crash victim.
UK 'must tighten arms controls'.
AMERICAS
Honduras suspends relations with Argentina.
Mexico drug fight fuels complaints.
US defends deal to use Colombian bases.
Hurricane Bill now Category 4 storm in Atlantic.
Canada's PM Harper on Arctic sovereignty mission.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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Pakistan offers cooperation if India shares evidence on terrorism.
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ECONOMICS/FINANCIAL/BUSINESS
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Surprise dip in US home building.
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