Christian attacked in Baghdad

A series of bombings and mortar attacks targeting Christian areas has killed at least three people in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.



Security sources say six districts with strong Christian majorities were hit, and at least 24 people have been injured.



The attacks come days after more than 40 people died when Islamist militants seized a Catholic cathedral.



The violence also comes as top-level talks on resolving the country's political crisis ended without agreement.



Iraq's political leaders have been negotiating on forming a new government since inconclusive elections in March.



The Christian population has been dwindling since 2003 following a number of bomb attacks on churches and abductions or killings of priests and other Christians.