news.xinhuanet.com - 2/1/2009
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Special Report: Tension escalates in Iraq BAGHDAD, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- Iraq's monthly civilian death toll in January dropped to lowest levels since the U.S.-led invasion in2003, the authorities said on Sunday. According to figures compiled by Iraq's health, defense and interior ministries, a ...
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Sunday: 1 US Soldier Killed, 3 Iraqis Wounded
Antiwar.com Original —
Iraq is slowly returning to normal after historic provincial elections. At least three Iraqis were injured in the latest attacks that came as vehicle bans and other measures were removed across the country. One U.S. soldier was killed as wel l. According to Iraqi authorities, January was the most peaceful month since the 2003 U.S. invasion. One ...
Iraq Still Getting Safer
Dean's World —
January was another record month for security in Iraq, though oddly only the Chinese news media seemed to notice.
BAGHDAD, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) — Iraq’s monthly civilian death toll in January dropped to lowest levels since the U.S.-led invasion in2003, the authorities said on Sunday.
According to figures compiled by Iraq’s health, defense and interior ministries, a total of 189 people were killed, including 138 civilians, 24 policemen and 27 army soldiers, in violence across the country during the month of January.
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