Iraq: Baghdad market bombings kill at least 14
At least 14 people have been killed in multiple bomb attacks in Baghdad, Iraqi police say.
Dozens of others were injured in the blasts, which struck mainly Shia neighbourhoods in the capital.
At least two of the attacks were caused by suicide bombers at police checkpoints in market places.
It is not known who was behind the attacks, which were similar to previous bombings carried out by insurgents from so-called Islamic State (IS).
The bombers hit Wathba and Haraj markets during morning rush-hour, killing police and civilians.
IS has carried out numerous suicide bombings and other attacks against civilian and government targets in and around Baghdad.
Government forces and allied mainly Shia militia have been fighting IS since the group took over large parts of the country last year.
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