Blast kills 27 in Iraq
Three bombs targeting security forces in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk have left at least 27 people dead and injured dozens more, officials say.
Two of the bombs exploded in quick succession near a police station.
Many of the casualties were police officers who rushed outside after the first bomb went off.
One official blamed al-Qaeda for the attack. Kirkuk, about 180 miles north of Baghdad, has seen violence linked to ethnic divisions in the past.
Yesterday morning's attacks were the most deadly the city has seen for some months.
The third blast nearby was reported to have targeted the convoy of a senior police official, injuring him and a number of officers.
The bombs badly damaged buildings, and charred cars could be seen flipped on to their roofs.
Overall, at least 70 people were wounded, officials said.
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