At least three Iraqis were killed and two more were wounded in new attacks. Also, one U.S. soldier was killed in a small arms attack today, and another U.S. soldier died during physical training on Friday. Thousands of Iraqi pilgrims are making their way. Meanwhile, Iraq has run out of money to pay widow’s benefits and for other poverty alleviation programs.
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At least five Iraqis were killed and four more were wounded in light violence. The Iraqi government credited its formation deal with reduced attacks during Eid al-Adha observances; however, reports are generally lighter during major holidays anyway. An unknown number of casualties were left after clashes in the Karbala area as well.
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Friday: 2 Iraqis Killed, 2 Wounded
The only reports of violence came out of Mosul today, where a bomb targeted a convoy carrying three Iraqiya lawmakers. While it did not harm them, the blast killed one bodyguard and injured two others. South of town, gunmen killed a guard working for an oil facility. Meanwhile, Secretary-General of Iraq’s National Chaldean Council demanded self-rule and more protection for Iraqi Christians. News reports are scant this week because of Eid al-Adha observances.
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