U.S. State Department condemns Baghdad attacks


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department on Sunday extended condolences to the victims of two bombings overnight in Baghdad and condemned acts of extremist violence.

"We are in close contact with Iraqi authorities, and stand committed to supporting Iraqi security forces," read the statement from spokesman John Kirby.

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