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Baghdad Bombing Death Toll Rises to 250

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Initial reports said 165 in worst attack since 2007.

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The death toll from Sunday’s double suicide bombing in a major Baghdad shopping district rose to 250, according to the Iraqi government. Initial reports said 165 people died in the attack, which was claimed by ISIS. It is believed to be the deadliest bombing in the country since at least 2007.

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