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Explosion in Iraq kills 35 people

BAGHDAD, Sept 13 (KUNA) -- Thirty-five people were killed in an explosion targeting a mosque in Diyala province northeast of Baghdad, said a security source here Friday.
The source told KUNA that two explosive devices went off near a mosque in Hai Al-Mu'alimeen neighborhood in Diyala's biggest city of Baquba. The explosion also led to the injury of 30 people who were transferred to a nearby hospital for treatment.
A couple of days ago, Baghdad witnessed a suicide blast targeting a Shite gathering which led to the death of 30 people. (end) ahh.gta KUNA 131702 Sep 13NNNN