iraqi civilians

The U.S. military in Iraq has admitted to killing three civilians when its soldiers shot at their car last month when the Iraqis' car was following the soldier's convoy.

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The deaths of 24 Iraqi civilians more than two years ago led to the high-profile court-martial of eight Marines accused of violating the rules of engagement.

The case against the highest-ranking officer charged in the killings was dismissed last week, which the prosecution plans to appeal.

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This is very good news, but what about the billions we continue to spend over there with no discernible gain?

Remember, lowered troop deaths doesn’t mean political progress, it just means there’s more security and fewer families devastated stateside.

From Reuters:

U.S. troop deaths in Iraq fell to their lowest level last month since the 2003 invasion and officials said on Sunday improved security also helped the country boost oil production in May to a post-war high.

Reuters - A top official in the U.S.

AP - Federal authorities investigating Blackwater Worldwide contractors are returning to Baghdad this week to revisit the scene of a deadly September shooting that left 17 Iraqi civilians dead.