Updated at 7:09 p.m. EST, Apr. 3, 2009
At least five Iraqis were killed and 17 more were wounded in the latest violence. In one attack, U.S. forces killed a man who was allegedly planting a roadside bomb. Also, a U.S. soldier died of non-combat causes.
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Thursday: 9 Iraqis Killed, 22 Wounded
Updated at 7:09 p.m. EDT, Apr. 2, 2009
At least nine people were killed and 22 more were wounded in the latest attacks. Meanwhile, the Iraqi government promised to issue overdue paychecks to Awakening Council (Sahwa) members next week.
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