Iraqi police say at least 46 people have been killed and 138 others wounded in suicide blasts at a Shi'ite mosque in Baghdad. Security officials say the explosions occurred as worshippers were leaving the Baratha mosque in northern Baghdad after Friday prayers. There was confusion about the cause of the blasts, as well as the number of explosions. First reports said the explosions were caused by three mortars fired by insurgents, but authorities now say they are sure they were caused by suicide bombers.
Authorities urged Iraqis in the capital to donate blood for those wounded and to avoid gathering in large crowds near mosques and markets due to the ongoing sectarian violence.