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498 Iraqis Killed Since 12/15/05, 29 Killed today

Good morning,

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Two martyr bombers wearing police uniforms and holding security passes tried to attack National Police Day celebrations Monday, with police shooting one to death and the other exploding his vest, killing 29 people, authorities said. The U.S. ambassador and Iraq's interior and defense ministers were present but far from the attacks.

Since Dec. 15, at least 498 Iraqis have been killed, including 355 civilians and 143 security forces, according to an Associated Press count. At least 54 U.S. troops have died in the same period. With the latest military deaths, at least 2,207 U.S. service members have died since the war started in 2003, an AP count shows.

posted by Wink @ 12:07 PM