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Updated at 12:35 a.m. EDT, April 5, 2008At least 47 Iraqis were killed and 78 more were wounded in the latest violence. A U.S. airman was killed in an IED attack as well. Seven likely Arab nationals were also killed in Tikrit. In Baghdad, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki continues his attacks against Shi’ite cleric Moqtada … Continue reading “Thursday: 1 US Airman, 47 Iraqis Killed; 78 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 1:25 p.m. EDT, April 2, 2008At least 45 Iraqis were killed and 84 more were wounded in the latest round of violence. Clashes involving Mahdi Army members and Iraqi security are now over, but the Iraqi government is still engaging in minor chest thumping in the port city of Basra and keeping Sadr … Continue reading “Wednesday: 45 Iraqis Killed, 84 Wounded”

In a speech to the Los Angeles World Affairs Council, John McCain outlined his vision for U.S. foreign policy if he were elected president. As portrayed by much of the so-called mainstream media, one might be led to believe the McCain’s vision is fundamentally different than the current U.S. foreign policy practiced by the Bush … Continue reading “McCain’s Foreign Policy Vision: Style Over Substance”

Updated at 11:50 a.m. EST, Mar. 7, 2008At least 97 Iraqis were killed and 148 more were injured in the latest attacks, which included a major double bombing in central Baghdad. Meanwhile, 2000 American soldiers are scheduled to return home as part of a drawdown in troops. Also, the Interior Ministry is researching how to … Continue reading “Thursday: 97 Iraqis Killed, 148 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 12:45 a.m. EST, Feb. 6, 2008A mass grave containing dozens of bodies was discovered west of Samarra. Elsewhere, a small but deadly U.S. raid on a civilian residence was reported for the second day in a row. Overall, 90 Iraqis were reported killed or found dead, and seven were wounded across Iraq. Three … Continue reading “Tuesday: 3 GIs, 90 Iraqis Killed; 7 Iraqis Wounded; Mass Grave Found”

Updated at 1:10 a.m. EST, Jan. 7, 2008A spate of bombings marred the Army Day holiday across Iraq. One suicide bombing in Baghdad alone killed at least 11 people. Overall, at least 33 Iraqis were killed and 44 more were wounded during attacks across the country. Another thirteen Iraqis were kidnapped in Khalis. Also, one … Continue reading “Sunday: 1 US Soldier, 33 Iraqis Killed; 44 Iraqis Wounded; 13 Iraqis Kidnapped”

Updated at 10:35 p.m. EST, Jan. 5, 2008U.S. officials today confirmed that an Iraqi soldier shot two American soldiers to death the day after Christmas. Another American soldier was killed today in an IED explosion. Meanwhile, at least 23 Iraqis were killed and 39 more were wounded in the latest violence. Also, Iraqi newspapers have … Continue reading “Saturday: 1 US Soldier, 23 Iraqis Killed; 39 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:59 p.m. EST, Jan. 4, 2008In a day of light violence, at least 22 Iraqis were killed and 11 more were wounded. Fridays are usually quiet because it is the prayer day. Also, one U.S. soldier died in a non-combat incident in Baghdad on Tuesday. Meanwhile, a vehicle curfew was slowly lifted across … Continue reading “Friday: 1 US Soldier, 22 Iraqis Killed; 15 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:55 p.m EDT, Sept. 2, 2007At least 67 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 35 were injured during the latest round of attacks. Reports of incidents in the capital resumed after a pair of unusually quiet days. No foreign military deaths were reported. Also, Iran is investigating reports of shelling in northern … Continue reading “Sunday: 67 Iraqis Killed; 35 Iraqis Wounded”

Updated at 11:25 p.m. EDT, August 2, 2007At least 116 Iraqis were killed or found dead and 76 more were wounded in the latest attacks. The Iraqi government said that civilian deaths increased dramatically in July. Also, three GIs were killed in separate events. A 13th SC(E) Soldier was killed and two others were wounded … Continue reading “Thursday: 3 GIs, 116 Iraqis Killed; 76 Iraqis Wounded”