Wave of suicide bombs kill 29 in Iraq

Militants have unleashed a wave of suicide attacks across Iraq — killing at least 29 people and wounding dozens, officials said.

The deadliest attack took place in the southern province of Dhi Qar (also known as Nasiriyah), when a suicide bomber blew himself up inside a restaurant that is frequented by Shi’ite paramilitary militia fighters, killing at least 14 people.

Another 27 people were wounded in the attack on the well-known restaurant, which is located on the main highway that links the capital, Baghdad, with the southern provinces, a police officer said.