UN condemns bombings across Iraq

The United Nations envoy in Iraq has condemned the latest wave of car bombings across Iraq that injured dozens of civilians, and called on the country's leaders to sit together and address the nation's current challenges. "Less than a week after a string of similar attacks, Iraqis are hit by another round of deadly and remorseless acts of terrorism," said the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Iraq, Martin Kobler. "Nothing can justify such despicable and heinous crimes targeting innocent people going about their daily business." UN officials, including Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon have repeatedly called on Iraqi authorities to redouble their efforts to support reconciliation and end sectarian violence. Mr. Kobler called on political leaders to "sit together with good faith and determination to address all pending problems that the country continues to face."