Seven US soldiers, interpreter killed in Iraq bombings

[ProSense]

Seven US soldiers, interpreter killed in Iraq bombings

BAGHDAD (AFP) - Roadside bombings killed seven US soldiers and an interpreter, the military said on Sunday, putting May on track to be one of the deadliest months for US forces in Iraq since the March 2003 invasion.

A single bomb in west Baghdad killed six soldiers and an interpreter as they were out on patrol on Saturday in search of weapons and bomb-making materials, the military said.

The seventh soldier was killed in the southern city of Diwaniyah, the scene of deadly fighting between rival Shiite factions on Saturday. Two soldiers were also wounded when the bomb tore through their vehicle.

At least 15 US servicemen have been reported killed this weekend alone and 76 so far this month, bringing total US losses since the invasion to 3,419, according to an AFP count based on Pentagon figures.

Increased US patrols as part of a new security plan aimed at regaining control of the violent capital have resulted in a sharp spike in casualties over the past few months.

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Yesterday:

Eight more US soldiers killed; Gunmen dressed as Iraqi soldiers kill 15 (Kurds)

[Straight Shooter]

1. I thought, this must be a mistake, this is more news from yesterday.

But I was wrong. :(

Hey, bush, take your surge and shove it.

[leftchick]

2. it would be nice if some democrats said that

not funding the occupation is the only way to stop it.

[MH1]

3. What would be nice

is if they don't give him any other bill to sign than the one already passed.

* had his chance to fund the war. Now bring the troops home.