Bomber attacks Muslim pilgrims in Baghdad

A suicide bomber targeting Shiite pilgrims in northern Baghdad killed at least 13 people today.

The bomber struck as the pilgrims were walking through the Shiite neighbourhood of Shaab.

Insurgents have routinely targeted pilgrims in Iraq.

Hundreds of thousands of Shiites are making a pilgrimage to Karbala this week to mark the end of 40 days of mourning following the anniversary of the death of a revered Shiite figure.