11 killed in Iraq's 'Day of Rage'

At least 11 people have been killed and dozens injured in a day of violent clashes across Iraq between security forces and demonstrators.

Nine demonstrators were killed in separate clashes in three northern Iraqi cities during what was described as a “Day of Rage”.

In the western Anbar province two died as security forces and demonstrators battled.

Thousands of Iraqis took to the streets to vent their anger at government corruption, a lack of services and unemployment in the largest outpouring of anger since the protests began sweeping the Middle East.

In Baghdad, demonstrators trying to cross a bridge battled security forces and knocked down concrete barriers.