At least 10 Iraqis were killed and 29 more were wounded in new attacks. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and U.S. Democratic House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi met in Baghdad for talks with eight other U.S. politicians, mostly democrats.
read moreFriday: 4 Iraqis Killed, 8 Wounded
In stark contrast to yesterday, only four Iraqis were reported killed today. At least eight were also injured.
read moreThursday: 40 Iraqis Killed, 100 Wounded
Updated at 10:54 p.m. EDT, May 5, 2011
A significant blast targeting police just south of Baghdad left scores dead or wounded. At least 40 Iraqis were killed and 100 more were wounded in this and other attacks across the country. New developments concerning the Arab League summit meeting and the P.M.O.I. arose as well.
read moreWednesday: 8 Iraqis Killed, 12 Wounded
Tuesday: 24 Iraqis Killed, 53 Wounded
At least 24 Iraqis were killed and 53 more were wounded. Targeted assassination continued in Baghdad and elsewhere, but a large blast occurred in the capital as well. Meanwhile, U.S. House Speaker John Boehner said a recent meeting with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki left him believing that a small force of U.S. troops needs to remain after 2011.
read moreMonday: 12 Iraqis Killed, 28 Wounded
Iraq is on high alert for revenge attacks following the news of Osama bin Laden’s death in Pakistan. Today’s attacks, whether in revenge or not, left 12 Iraqis dead and 28 more wounded.
read moreSunday: 8 Iraqis Killed, 20 Wounded
At least eight Iraqis were killed and 20 more were wounded in light violence. Again, some attacks appeared to be targeted assassinations. Also, while Iraqi celebrated Press Freedom Day, 30 reporters demanded more security for journalists in Kurdistan.
read moreSaturday: 1 US Soldier, 22 Iraqis Killed; 27 Iraqis Wounded
At least 22 Iraqis were killed and 27 more were wounded in a bombing and several targeted assassinations. Also, a U.S. soldier was killed during operations yesterday, making April the deadliest month for American troops November 2009. Meanwhile, parliament approved $400 million to compensate Americans used as human shields during the 1990-91 Gulf War.
read moreFriday: 13 Iraqis Killed, 29 Wounded
At least 13 Iraqis were killed and 29 more were wounded in new violence. Meanwhile, extra security forces are leaving Suleimaniya after being called in to help quell demonstrations.
read moreThursday: 1 US Soldier, 39 Iraqis Killed; 51 Iraqis Wounded
At least 39 Iraqis were killed and 51 more were wounded across the country. Seventeen of the dead, however, were from a recently discovered mass grave.
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