Islamic State claims Baghdad bombing, 120 dead

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for two bombings in Baghdad over night which over 120 dead and over 200 injured.

The bombs went off at a shopping area as people celebrated Ramadan.

The attack comes after Iraqi forces won Falluja last month.

The Iraqi prime minister Haider al-Abadi declared three days of morning.

"We remain united with the Iraqi people and government in our combined efforts to destroy Isil," the White House said in a statement.

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