10 killed in three Iraq bombings

Three bomb blasts shortly before sunset north of Baghdad have killed 10 people and wounded 31, Iraqi authorities said.

The first bomb went off in Baqouba, about 35 miles north east of the Iraqi capital.

Police say two civilians and one police officer were killed, and five people were wounded.

Minutes later, authorities say a car bomb exploded in a market in Muqdadiyah, about 60 miles north of Baghdad.

A second blast struck as police arrived on the scene. Police say the toll for both bombings in the town is seven killed and 26 wounded.

Hospital officials confirmed the casualties.