Smoke billows from an explosion near the Justice Ministry in central Baghdad. (Sabah Arar / AFP/Getty Images / October 25, 2009)Baghdad Bombings Death Toll Rises To 155 -- Yahoo News/Reuters
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – The death toll from Sunday's two suicide bombs in Baghdad, one of Iraq's bloodiest attacks in years, has risen to 155 with more than 500 wounded, police said on Monday.
Despite a drop in overall violence in the country, insurgents, militants and others still carry out bombings and shootings, which observers say may increase in the lead up to a national election in January.
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Iraq Bombings, Deadliest Since 2007, Raise Security Issue -- New York Times
Death toll rises to 160 in Baghdad bombings -- CNN
Funerals begin as death toll rises to 155 in Iraq bomb attack -- Times Online
Iraqis blame politics for Baghdad bombs -- Reuters
Baghdad Bombings: Iraqis at the Scene Blame Political Parties -- Christian Science Monitor
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Despite a drop in overall violence in the country, insurgents, militants and others still carry out bombings and shootings, which observers say may increase in the lead up to a national election in January.
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