Another car exploded in southeastern suburbs of Baghdad today, Lenta.ru reports, citing Reuters. Consequently, 7 local residents were killed and 15 wounded.

Earlier, two explosions took place in the city of Al- Muqdadiyah, which is 80 km far from Baghdad, killing at least 20 people and wounding another 50.

The suicide bomber first put into operation the bomb inside a local casino. When doctors arrived at the scene, a car rigged with explosives exploded nearby.

Earlier the same day news on hostage taking in a Baghdad mall was received.