Attacks on Baghdad Pilgrims Kill 60 in Three Days

At least 39 people have been killed and nearly 100 others have been wounded in a series of attacks on Shia pilgrims in the Iraqi capital on Wednesday, Baghdad.

The attacks, which occurred despite heavy security, targeted Shia pilgrims heading to the shrine of Imam Moussa Al Kazim -- the seventh of the twelve Shia Imams.

The pilgrims came under attack as they were on their way to commemorate the anniversary of the Shia Imam's martyrdom.
Meanwhile, five other pilgrims were killed by bomb explosions in eastern parts of Baghdad.

Tens of thousands of people were in the area when the explosions took place. Police officials have announced that the casualties are likely to rise.