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| 4 April 2010 Baghdad bombing | |
|---|---|
| Location | Baghdad, Iraq |
| Date | 4 April 2010 |
| Target | Government Buildings |
Attack type | Homemade bombs |
| Deaths | 41 |
| Injured | 200+ |
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