Baghdad hit by wave of deadly car bombs

A series of car bomb blasts in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, has killed at least 36 people and injured more than 100, officials say.

Police say the blasts targeted markets and car parks in mainly Shia Muslim districts of the city.

There has been a recent upsurge in sectarian violence, sparking fears of a return to the bloodletting of 2007 and 2008.

Several dozen people died in a wave of attacks on Sunday.

Monday's explosions struck during the morning rush hour.

Reports speak of 12 bombs hitting mainly Shia neighbourhoods.