In Iraq, at least 18 people have died in a double suicide bombing in central Baghdad. Two car bombs blew up almost simultaneously in massive explosions that shook buildings throughout the city. Police said several children were among the dead. More than 30 people were also wounded in the blasts. The double bombing comes a day after another blast in Baghdad killed five Iraqis and injured four American contractors. Meanwhile in Kirkuk, three police officers and a civilian were killed earlier today in a drive-by-shooting.