Light violence left seven Iraqis dead and three more wounded. Also, the U.S. Dept. of Defense announced the death of a U.S. soldier on Thursday. He died from wounds received on June 6 during an indirect fire attack in Baghdad.
read moreFriday: 6 Iraqis Killed, 19 Wounded
At least six Iraqis were killed and 19 more were wounded in the latest attacks. Hoping to reduce the unemployment burden on Iraqis, the government is considering deporting foreign workers and placing curbs on their potential employers. In Baghdad, a late day blast...
Thursday: 4 Iraqis, 3 Foreigners Killed; 5 Iraqis Wounded
At least four Iraqis were killed and five more were wounded in very light violence. Three foreigners were also killed, during a home invasion in Hilla, and seven Iranian soldiers were killed near the border. In Hilla, gunmen broke into a home where they killed three...
Wednesday: 9 Iraqis Killed, 30 Wounded
At least nine Iraqis were killed and 30 more were wounded in the latest round of attacks. In one incident U.S troops were involved in a counter attack on suspects seen launching rockets at an airbase in Basra province.
read moreTuesday: 2 U.S. Soldiers, 21 Iraqis Killed; 40 Iraqis Wounded
At least 21 Iraqis were killed and 40 more were wounded in attack mostly against government targets. Two U.S. soldiers were killed during operations in southern Iraq. Also, Iraqis are preparing themselves for a post-U.S. future by loading up on arms. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki says he will reduce the size of the government, a plan his critics will likely see as more power consolidation for Maliki.
read moreMonday: 13 Iraqis Killed, 33 Wounded
At least 13 Iraqis were killed and 33 more wounded in the latest violence. Meanwhile, back in the United States, a federal grand jury is investigating claims that C.I.A. agents were involved in some abuse cases.
read moreSunday: 9 Iraqis Killed, 28 Wounded
At least nine Iraqis were killed and 28 were wounded as their representatives spent the day bickering in parliament.
read moreSaturday: 38 Iraqis Killed, 53 Wounded
At least 38 Iraqis were killed and 53 more were wounded in today’s violence. Mosul was the hardest hit. Meanwhile, relations between Iraq and one U.S. lawmaker have created some new tensions in the last day.
read moreFriday: 6 Iraqis Killed, 31 Wounded
At least six Iraqis were killed and 31 more were wounded in new attacks. An unknown number of people were also wounded during clashes that broke out in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square. Meanwhile, Kaitab Hezbollah claimed responsibility for a Monday attack that left five U.S. troops dead.
read moreThursday: 5 Iraqis Killed, 5 Wounded
At least five Iraqis were killed and five more were wounded in light violence. Back in the U.S., defense secretary candidate Leon Panetta appeared before the Senate.
read more
