At least 5 killed in Baghdad bombings

Blasts happened hear gov't buildings in Iraqi capital

Author: From Mohammed Tawfeeq CNN
Published On: Mar 14 2013 07:02:10 AM EDT   Updated On: Mar 14 2013 09:21:59 AM EDT
Iraq
(CNN) -

Four bombings killed at least five people in central Baghdad on Thursday afternoon, police said.

Officials said several people also were wounded in the blasts, which happened near government buildings in the Iraqi capital.

Black smoke billowed over the scene, and security force helicopters hovered near the offices of the justice and foreign affairs ministries.

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