U.S. forces, insurgents clash southeast of Baghdad, officials say

[Judi Lynn]

U.S. forces, insurgents clash southeast of Baghdad, officials say
By Associated Press, 8/18/2004 04:16


BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) U.S. forces clashed with insurgents southeast of the Iraqi capital Wednesday in fighting that left up to five civilians dead, officials said.

Clashes broke out late Tuesday in Kut al-Hayy, 120 miles southeast of Baghdad, and continued early Wednesday, said provincial Health Director Falah Hassan al-Bairamany.

At least five civilians were killed and eight were injured during the fighting, he said.

The U.S.-led coalition confirmed the clashes in a statement, saying four civilians were killed and four were wounded when their bus was caught in crossfire. It was not clear if they were among the five dead al-Bairamany reported.
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http://www.boston.com/dailynews/231/world/U_S_forces_insurgents_clash_so:.shtml

[leftchick]

1. Whew, I was afraid some fetus was murdered....

It is only the usual "collateral damage"... No biggy....

[Judi Lynn]

2. Super touché, leftchick. So damned sad, isn't it?

Thank god the child in the photo was already born, as some would indicate. Could have been so much worse if the child were still pre-conscious. <sarcasm/>