At least, four Iraqis were killed and 10 more were wounded in light violence. Two of the deceased died overnight of injuries received in previously reported violence.
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Friday: 1 US Soldier, 10 Iraqis Killed; 20 Iraqis Wounded
A leading Iraqiya Party member today announced a deal that could finally break the elections deadlock paralyzing the Iraqi government. Influential Shi’ite cleric Abdel Mahdi al-Karbalai seemed to be referring to the deal when he told parishioners there were “signs of a breakthrough” and “glimmers of hope.” Meanwhile, 10 Iraqis were killed and 20 more were wounded in the latest attacks. Also, an American soldier was killed in a non-combat incident in Iskandariya.
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Thursday: 1 US Soldier, 13 Iraqis Killed; 14 Iraqis Wounded
Updated at 5:28 p.m. EDT, Sept. 16, 2010
One U.S. soldier was killed and another was wounded while attempting to defuse an explosive device in Balad. Meanwhile, at least 13 Iraqis were killed and 14 more were wounded in attacks across the country.
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