Baghdad hit by twin bombing

Baghdad – A rare twin suicide bombing killed at least 32 people and injured more than 100 on a bustling commercial street in the heart of Baghdad yesterday, the military said.

Iraq’s joint operations command said another 19 people were wounded, calling it a “preliminary toll”.

Medical sources said they feared the death toll could be twice as high as officially announced. The health ministry said it had mobilised medics across the capital to respond to the deadly attack. –