BAGHDAD, July 28 (Reuters) - The death toll from three bomb blasts in the Iraqi capital on Monday rose to 20, police said.

At least 43 people were also wounded in the explosions, which police said initial reports showed were all caused by female suicide bombers.

The blasts took place as Shi'ite pilgrims flooded into Baghdad for a major religious event. (Writing by Mohammed Abbas: Editing by Catherine Evans)

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