**A series of explosions is reported to have occurred in Burma’s former capital, Rangoon.**The blasts happened in a park as residents marked the annual water festival.
Reports said that several people had been injured. One official said nine people had been killed but this has not been confirmed.
Burma’s generals usually blame blasts that do take place on ethnic rebel groups fighting for more autonomy.
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