Iraq: 13 suspects arrested in Baghdad blasts

BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iraqi Interior Ministry official says 13 suspected al-Qaida-linked insurgents are in custody as alleged planners in last week's deadly bombings in Baghdad.

The official says authorities believe the suspects are linked to al-Qaida in Iraq and helped mastermind the bombings that killed at least 127 people. They are the first arrests confirmed after Tuesday's blasts.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to media.

The announcement Sunday comes as Iraqi officials face another day of intense grilling in parliament over the government's ability to handle security as U.S. troops depart.

Earlier, a top military commander told lawmakers that some security officials have been detained for negligence.