Iraq War Headlines, March 19, 2003 to December 31, 2009, Q Madp, IraqWarHeroes.org - Website by Q Madp

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Deadliest days in Iraq since end of major combat - 4/4/04 10:02 PM
A look at some of the deadliest days in Iraq since major combat was declared over on May 1, 2003

Supporters of anti-American cleric riot in Iraq; dozens killed; U.S. death toll leaps over 600 mark - 4/4/04 8:37 PM
NAJAF, Iraq (AP) -- Supporters of an anti-American cleric rioted in four Iraqi cities Sunday, battling coalition troops in the worst unrest since the spasm of looting and arson immediately after the fall of Saddam Hussein. At least 22 Iraqis, eight U.S. troops and one Salvadoran soldier died.

AP Enterprise: Many coalition press office staffers are Bush, GOP loyalists intent on putting a positive election-year spin on Iraq - 4/4/04 8:27 PM
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Inside the marble-floored palace hall that serves as the press office of the U.S.-led coalition, Republican Party operatives lead a team of Americans who promote mostly good news about Iraq.

Senators question Iraq readiness for sovereignty - 4/4/04 7:35 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Despite escalating violence that killed 10 U.S. service members over the weekend, the Bush administration is sticking with its timetable to turn over power in Iraq.

A daily look at U.S. military deaths in Iraq - 4/4/04 7:29 PM
The American military death toll in Iraq rose to at least 610 Sunday, following the announcement of several deaths over the weekend.

Dozens die in Iraqi violence; American military toll leaps over 600 mark - 4/4/04 5:52 PM
NAJAF, Iraq (AP) -- Supporters of an anti-American cleric rioted in four Iraqi cities Sunday, killing eight U.S. troops and one Salvadoran soldier in the worst unrest since the spasm of looting and arson immediately after the fall of Saddam Hussein.

Senators question Iraq readiness for sovereignty - 4/4/04 5:20 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee raised the prospect Sunday of extending the Bush administration's June 30 deadline for turning over power in Iraq, questioning whether the country would be ready for self-rule.

Seven U.S. soldiers killed in fighting in Baghdad - 4/4/04 5:11 PM
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Seven U.S. soldiers were killed Sunday in fighting with Shiite militiamen in the Baghdad neighborhood of Sadr City, the U.S. military said.

Maverick Shiite cleric thrives on father's memory, mix of religion and politics - 4/4/04 4:49 PM
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- The political views of Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr are still murky. His academic pedigree is shaky and his oratorical skills are rough. But the 30-year-old cleric whose supporters turned to violence Sunday has a family lineage that earns him respect and adulation among his anti-U.S. ...

Nearly 30 die in Iraqi violence; American military toll tops 600 - 4/4/04 3:50 PM
NAJAF, Iraq (AP) -- Supporters of an anti-U.S. Shiite Muslim cleric waged violent demonstrations in four Iraqi cities Sunday, punctuated by a gun battle at the Spanish garrison near this Shiite holy city that killed at least 20 people, including two coalition soldiers -- an American and a Salvadoran.

Two soldiers _ one Salvadoran, one American _ killed at garrison - 4/4/04 2:45 PM
MADRID, Spain (AP) -- Two soldiers -- a Salvadoran and an American -- died and nine were injured Sunday in clashes with protesters at the Spanish garrison near the holy city of Najaf, the Spanish Defense Ministry said.

600 American troops killed in Iraq since war began - 4/4/04 1:50 PM
The American military death toll in Iraq rose to 600 Sunday with the report of two Marines killed in dangerous Anbar province.

Some political appointees highly skilled for Iraq jobs - 4/4/04 1:32 PM
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Some of the U.S.-led Coalition Provisional Authority's political appointees bring vast experience to their Iraq jobs.

Four Salvadoran soldiers, 14 Iraqis killed, 130 wounded in shooting in front of Spanish base - 4/4/04 12:21 PM
NAJAF, Iraq (AP) -- Gunmen opened fire on the Spanish garrison near the holy city of Najaf on Sunday during a huge demonstration by followers of an anti-American Shiite Muslim cleric. Four Salvadoran soldiers and at least 14 Iraqis died, and more than 130 people were wounded.

Senators question whether Iraq ready to be turned over to its people - 4/4/04 11:16 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Bush administration's June 30 deadline for turning over sovereignty of Iraq to its people may need to be extended, the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said Sunday.

Four Salvadoran soldiers, 14 Iraqis killed, 130 wounded in shooting in front of Spanish base - 4/4/04 10:46 AM
NAJAF, Iraq (AP) -- Gunmen opened fire on the Spanish garrison in the holy city of Najaf on Sunday during a huge demonstration by followers of an anti-American Shiite Muslim cleric. Four Salvadoran soldiers and at least 14 Iraqis died, and more than 130 people were wounded.

Four Salvadorean soldiers, 14 Iraqis killed, 130 wounded in shooting in front of Spanish base - 4/4/04 10:10 AM
NAJAF, Iraq (AP) -- Gunmen opened fire on the Spanish garrison in the holy city of Najaf on Sunday during a huge demonstration by followers of an anti-American Shiite Muslim cleric. Four Salvadorean soldiers and at least 14 Iraqis died, and more than 130 people were wounded.

U.S.-led coalition appoints Iraqi defense minister and intelligence chief - 4/4/04 9:49 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- With less than three months remaining before the United States hands political power over to Iraqis, the U.S.-led coalition announced on Sunday the appointment of an Iraqi defense minister and chief of national intelligence.

Four Salvadoran troops killed in clashes in Iraq - 4/4/04 9:34 AM
MADRID, Spain (AP) -- Four Salvadoran soldiers died and nine were wounded Sunday in clashes with protesters outside the Spanish garrison in the holy city of Najaf, the Spanish Defense Ministry said.

Car bomb in Kirkuk kills three civilians and wounds two, police say - 4/4/04 9:17 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- A car bomb exploded in Iraq's northern city of Kirkuk on Sunday, killing three civilians and wounding two others, police said.

14 Iraqis killed, 130 wounded in shooting in front of Spanish base - 4/4/04 8:48 AM
NAJAF, Iraq (AP) -- Gunmen opened fire on the Spanish garrison in the holy city of Najaf on Sunday during a huge demonstration by followers of an anti-American Shiite Muslim cleric. At least 14 Iraqis died, including two soldiers, and 130 were wounded.

Police fire warning shots during protest in central Baghdad - 4/4/04 8:35 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Police fired warning shots during a protest by supporters of an anti-American Shiite Muslim cleric in central Baghdad on Sunday, witnesses said. At least two protesters were hurt.

Gunfire heard during protest in central Baghdad - 4/4/04 8:15 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Gunfire was heard in central Baghdad during a protest Sunday by supporters of a fiery anti-American Shiite Muslim cleric.

Seven Iraqis killed in Spanish base shooting; two Marines killed elsewhere - 4/4/04 7:52 AM
NAJAF, Iraq (AP) -- A huge demonstration by followers of a staunchly anti-American Shiite Muslim cleric turned violent Sunday, and at least seven Iraqis, including two soldiers, were killed and 40 people wounded in the clash outside the Spanish military garrison in the holy city of Najaf.

Four Iraqis killed in shooting in front of Spanish base; two U.S. Marines killed in separate incidents - 4/4/04 7:36 AM
NAJAF, Iraq (AP) -- A huge demonstration by followers of a staunchly anti-American Shiite Muslim cleric turned violent Sunday, and at least four Iraqis, including two soldiers, were killed and 30 people wounded in the clash outside the Spanish military garrison in the holy city of Najaf.

Four Iraqis killed in shooting in front of Spanish base; two U.S. Marines killed in separate incident - 4/4/04 6:58 AM
NAJAF, Iraq (AP) -- At least four Iraqis, including two soldiers, were killed and 30 people were injured during a protest Sunday outside a Spanish military garrison in the southern holy city of Najaf, witnesses and a hospital worker said.

Four Iraqis killed in protest against reported detention of cleric aide - 4/4/04 5:37 AM
NAJAF, Iraq (AP) -- At least four Iraqis, including two soldiers, were killed Sunday during a protest outside a Spanish military garrison, witnesses and a hospital worker said. At least 30 people were injured.

Gunfire heard during Iraqi protest against reported detention of cleric aide - 4/4/04 5:19 AM
NAJAF, Iraq (AP) -- Gunfire rang out during a protest Sunday by thousands of supporters of an anti-American Muslim cleric who had gathered outside the headquarters of Spanish troops. At least two protesters were injured, witnesses said.

Two U.S. Marines killed in Iraq - 4/4/04 4:30 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Two Marines have been killed in Iraq's western Anbar province "as a result of enemy action," the U.S. military said in a statement Sunday.

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