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Wednesday, 21 April, 2004, 14:07 GMT 15:07 UK
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In pictures: Basra bombings
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The first explosions occurred in Basra city centre during Wednesday's morning rush hour.
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Three of the southern city's police stations were targeted by suspected suicide bombers.
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Dozens were killed and many more injured in the blasts.
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Firemen battled to extinguish the fires which took hold after the explosions.
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Locals searched through the rubble of buildings for survivors.
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Others gathered to look at the burnt wreckage of vehicles.
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