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    Iraqi officials raise causality figures in Hillah bombings to 24 killed, up to 90 wounded

    Associated Press – Thu, Nov 29, 2012

    BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi officials raise causality figures in Hillah bombings to 24 killed, up to 90 wounded .

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