BBC: British soldier killed near Basra

Eugene

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Sun Jul-16-06 02:58 AM
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BBC: British soldier killed near Basra

Last Updated: Sunday, 16 July 2006, 07:47 GMT 08:47 UK

British soldier killed near Basra

A British soldier has died following a clash north of the city of Basra, Iraq,
on Saturday.

The soldier was one of two wounded during a firefight between British troops
and "suspected terrorists", said a military spokesman.

Two suspects were held during the operation, which took place in the Garmat
Ali tribal area, north of Basra.

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Full article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/5184434.stm

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Erika

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Sun Jul-16-06 03:17 AM
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1. Our thoughts are with his family

W's war.

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Maccagirl

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Sun Jul-16-06 07:33 AM
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2. and Tony Blair's as well

My thoughts and prayers are with his family-just as with all victims of this unholy mess.

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