Fifty killed in Iraq bomb attacks

More than 50 people have died in bomb attacks in Iraq, officials say.

Thirty died in suicide attacks targeting Shiite pilgrims in the south of the country.

Earlier at least 23 people were killed in explosions in two Shiite neighbourhoods in the capital Baghdad.

The suicide attacks hit pilgrims heading to the holy Shiite city of Karbala, said officials.

The explosions took place near Nasiriyah, about 200 miles (320 kms) from Baghdad.