Margaret Griffis

Updated at 11:27 p.m. EST, Nov. 3, 2008At least 23 Iraqis were killed and 58 more were wounded during a spate of attacks in Baghdad and elsewhere. One U.S. soldier died at Qayyarah AFB from non-combat related injuries. In Parliament, A measure insuring minority participation in provincial councils was passed; however, several lawmakers complained that … Continue reading “Monday: 1 US Soldier, 23 Iraqis Killed; 58 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 4:10 p.m. EST, Nov. 2, 2008At least 25 Iraqis were killed and 24 more were wounded during numerous but small attacks today. No Coalition deaths were reported. Also, the Iraqis expect a response to amendments in a contentious security agreement to come after U.S. presidential elections on Tuesday. Instead of creating a long-term … Continue reading “Sunday: 25 Iraqis Killed, 24 Wounded”

Updated at 7:12 p.m. EDT, Nov. 1, 2008Few casualty reports came out of Iraq again today; however, at least 10 Iraqis were killed and another 9 were wounded across the country. Meanwhile, an Iraqi parliamentarian said that women in MNF jails were detained when wanted male relatives were not locatable. Also, Iraq has set aside … Continue reading “Saturday: 10 Iraqis Killed, 9 Wounded”

Updated at 9:35 p.m. EDT, Oct. 31, 2008At least three Iraqi was killed and another 12 were wounded on a fairly quiet prayer day. The only casualties reported so far were in Mosul. No Coalition casualties were reported. Meanwhile, one al-Qaeda suspect killed in a U.S. missile strike in Pakistan was reported to be an … Continue reading “Friday: 3 Iraqis Killed, 12 Wounded”

Updated at 6:50 p.m. EDT, Oct. 30, 2008As the northern commander of U.S. troops complained about the security situation in Mosul, attacks there continued. Overall, at least seven Iraqis were killed and another 20 were wounded across the country. No Coalition deaths were reported, but the remains of an American civilian missing three years were … Continue reading “Thursday: 1 American Civilian, 7 Iraqis Killed; 20 Iraqis Wounded”

With less than a week to go in the presidential election and the economy in a tailspin, Sen. John McCain is claiming, "We [McCain and Sen. Barack Obama] both disagree with President Bush on economic policies. My approach is to get spending under control." That would certainly be a change of pace from recent Republican … Continue reading “You Can’t Cut Spending
and Spare ‘Defense’”

Updated at 6:40 p.m. EDT, Oct. 29, 2008At least 20 Iraqis were killed and another 73 were wounded in the latest round of violence. A number of small incidents occurred in Mosul, while two larger attacks occurred in Diyala province. A U.S. soldier died from non-combat related injuries in Mosul. Also, U.S, forces handed over … Continue reading “Wednesday: 1 US Soldier, 20 Iraqis Killed; 73 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 6:50 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008Bombing attacks left dozens dead or wounded across Iraq today, while a mass grave was found in the northern city of Tal Afar as well. At least 36 Iraqis were killed and 63 more were wounded in the latest reports. A No Coalition casualties were reported. A number of … Continue reading “Tuesday: 36 Iraqis Killed, 63 Wounded”

Updated at 7:17 p.m. EDT, Oct. 27, 2008At least 20 Iraqis were killed and another 29 were wounded in the latest violence. One American soldier died Friday of wounds received on Oct. 16 during a small arms attack in Baquba. Meanwhile, U.S. authorities confirmed a border attack on Syria. In Baghdad, a bomb planted on … Continue reading “Monday: 1 US Soldier, 20 Iraqis Killed; 29 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 7:34 p.m. EDT, Oct. 26, 2008 At least 11 Iraqis were killed and another 28 more were wounded as the Iraqi government canceled a meeting where lawmakers hoped to settle disagreements over a U.S.-Iraqi security deal. No Coalition deaths were reported. Syria condemned an air raid by U.S. forces a few miles inside … Continue reading “Sunday: 11 Iraqis Killed, 28 Wounded”