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Baghdad twin blast toll up to at least 32 deaths, 110 wounded - minister

BAGHDAD, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- The toll of two suicide bombings at a bustling market in central Baghdad has climbed to at least 32 deaths and 110 injuries, Iraq's health minister said on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadmi is holding emergency talks with security and intelligence chiefs to discuss the incidents. No additional information has been provided.
Iraqi President Barham Saleh, earlier in a tweet, vowed to "stand firmly against these rogue attempts to destabilize our country." No group has so far claimed responsibility for the blasts. (pickup previous) ahh.sd