Six dead in Iraq car-bombs blast

Two car bombs near a major square in Baghdad have killed at least six people and wounded more than 40, officials said today.

Police and hospital officials said the explosives-packed cars were parked near each other when they blew up about the same time near government offices surrounding Nisoor Square.

The attack occurred as the area was crowded with people at the start of the work week.

Two policemen were among the six killed.