October 26, 2009 Iraq PM visits site of two suicide bombings Play video

(NECN/ABC) - In Iraq, the impact of the worst suicide bombing this year is continuing to be felt.

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki visited the site this weekend where two suicide bombings in downtown Baghdad left at least 147 people dead

The prime minister is blaming al-Qaeda and members of Saddam Hussein's deposed regime for Sunday's deadly suicide bombings in Baghdad.

No group has claimed responsibility yet.

Iraqi leaders believe the attacks were an attempt to disrupt the political process ahead of January's elections.

ABC News reporter Sonia Gallego has more from London.