Across Asia: Iraq

Officers held over bombs

An Iraqi army spokesman said yesterday that 61 security force members including 11 officers have been arrested over twin bombings in Baghdad that killed 153 people. "The commission of inquiry into the double attack on Sunday ordered the arrest of 11 officers of various ranks and 50 members of the security forces responsible for the protection of Salhiya," said General Qasim Atta, spokesman for Baghdad military command.