Saturday: 1 US Soldier, 11 Iraqis Killed; 20 Iraqis Wounded

Updated at 5:02 p.m. EST, March 7, 2009At least 11 Iraqis were killed and 20 more were wounded in the latest violence. One U.S. soldier was killed during an attack in Salah ad Din province as well. Meanwhile, the prime minister called for a stronger, non-sectarian government but the arrests of several men left his … Continue reading “Saturday: 1 US Soldier, 11 Iraqis Killed; 20 Iraqis Wounded”

Friday: 4 Iraqis Killed, 4 Iraqis Wounded

Updated at 6:30 p.m. EST, March 6, 2009On a relatively quiet prayer day, PM Maliki spoke out for reconciliation with former Baath party members. At least four Iraqis were killed and four more wounded across Iraq. No Coalition deaths were reported. Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki asked Iraqis to forgive those formerly aligned with Saddam Hussein; … Continue reading “Friday: 4 Iraqis Killed, 4 Iraqis Wounded”

Thursday: 21 Iraqis Killed, 73 Wounded

Updated at 7:05 p.m. EST, March 5, 2009A significant bombing south of Baghdad shattered the relative peace of the last few days. Dozens of casualties were reported. Overall, at least 21 Iraqis were killed and another 73 were wounded across Iraq. No Coalition casualties were reported. Meanwhile, Sweden urged the European Union to take more … Continue reading “Thursday: 21 Iraqis Killed, 73 Wounded”

Wednesday: 16 Iraqis Killed, 40 Wounded

Updated at 7:30 p.m. EST, March 4, 2009At least 16 Iraqis were killed and 40 were wounded in the latest attacks. No Coalitino deaths were reported. Also, the Turkish foreign minister hinted that Ankara would allow Washington to use Turkish territory for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq. In Baghdad, a suicide bomber attacked … Continue reading “Wednesday: 16 Iraqis Killed, 40 Wounded”

Tuesday: 1 US Soldier, 15 Iraqis Killed; 11 Iraqis Wounded

Updated at 8:42 p.m. EST, March 3, 2009At least three Iraqis were killed and 11 more were wounded in the latest attacks. One U.S. soldier was killed in Mosul during a mortar attack. Also, Baghdad police said 12 previously unreported bodies were found in Baghdad during February. Meanwhile, the U.S. military said that it was … Continue reading “Tuesday: 1 US Soldier, 15 Iraqis Killed; 11 Iraqis Wounded”

Monday: 1 US Soldier, 10 Iraqis Killed; 32 Iraqis Wounded

Updated at 8:00 p.m. EST, Mar. 2, 2009At least 10 Iraqis were killed and 32 others were wounded in the latest attacks. A U.S. was soldier was killed in combat. Meanwhile, Chemical Ali has received a third death sentence, but two Iranians could soon see their freedom. Also, the fate of millions of orphans could … Continue reading “Monday: 1 US Soldier, 10 Iraqis Killed; 32 Iraqis Wounded”

Sunday: 4 Iraqis Killed, 8 Wounded

Updated at 8:20 p.m. EST, March 1, 2009At least four Iraqis were killed and eight more were wounded in violence today. No Coalition casualties were reported. Meanwhile, the Iraqi Ministry of Health reported that casualty figures surged in February, but they are still low compared to previous years. Also, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said that … Continue reading “Sunday: 4 Iraqis Killed, 8 Wounded”

Saturday: 1 Marine, 3 Iraqis Killed; 19 Iraqis Wounded

Updated at 9:53 p.m. EST, Feb. 28, 2009At least three Iraqis were killed and another 19 were wounded in the latest attacks. One Marine was killed in a non-combat incident in Anbar. U.S. President Barack Obama outlined his Iraq drawdown plans yesterday, but instead of planning their trips home, some U.S. servicemembers may already have … Continue reading “Saturday: 1 Marine, 3 Iraqis Killed; 19 Iraqis Wounded”

Friday: 1 US Soldier, 5 Iraqis Killed; 4 Iraqis Wounded

Updated at 4:01 p.m. EST, Feb. 27, 2009The official plans for a U.S. drawdown in Iraq were announced this morning, just as the military revealed that enemy fire brought down two U.S. helicopters last month, and President Obama announced his new ambassador to the country. One U.S. soldier died yesterday in Baghdad. Otherwise, the prayer … Continue reading “Friday: 1 US Soldier, 5 Iraqis Killed; 4 Iraqis Wounded”

Thursday: 3 Iraqis Killed, 21 Wounded

Updated at 7:23 p.m. EST, Feb. 26, 2009President Obama will address the nation tomorrow in what is expected to be a speech outlining his war plans. Back in Iraq, violence left at least three Iraqis killed and another 21 wounded. No Coalition deaths were reported. Meanwhile, the Kuwaiti foreign minister made an official trip to … Continue reading “Thursday: 3 Iraqis Killed, 21 Wounded”