Six U S troops die in Iraq amid attacks and violence
Insurgents kill seven Iraqi security personnel in a car bombing and other attacks as six American service members die in Iraq. The tally includes four killed by guerrillas and two from roadside bombs, with two non combat deaths. A northern oil pipeline blast sparks a large fire but halts exports had been suspended. Prime Minister Maliki blames evil powers while clashes and hostage-taking test the Najaf truce with Sadr's Mahdi Army amid rising sectarian tension.
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Ayad Allawi
Anwar al-Ubaidi
Mahmoudiya
Najaf
Muqtada al-Sadr
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Mahdi Army
Adnan al-Zurufi
Ahmed al- Shaibany
Danish commanders in Iraq dismissed for prisoner cruelty
In Copenhagen the defense minister fired Col Henrik Flach and Lt Col Poul Erik Andersen over alleged abuse in Iraq. An inquiry widened to include water denial and placement of detainees in uncomfortable positions. An officer was sent home from Iraq two weeks early pending investigation.
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Soeren Gade
Henrik Flach
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Irish engineer killed in Saudi attack on Riyadh office
An Irish citizen was shot and killed during an attack on a Riyadh office run by Rocky for Trade and Construction. Police investigate with no immediate claim of responsibility though al Qaida linked militants are suspected in a string of attacks on Westerners. The Irish embassy confirms the case and ongoing contact with Saudi authorities.
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al-Qaida
Rocky For Trade and Construction
Tueday
Al-Arabiya
Ireland
Department of Foreign Affairs
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