18 killed as bomb attack rocks Baghdad

At least 18 people were killed and 43 others wounded as two bombs exploded in the centre of Baghdad, according to officials.

Iraqi police confirmed the attack on Saturday.

Sources said they expect the death toll to rise.

Social media users posted images of the blast at a crowded market in Al Sinak.

Al Jazeera was unable to independently verify the videos and images.

Source: Al Jazeera