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• MNB-I SOLDIER DIES IN NON-COMBAT RELATED INCIDENT
• Terrorist Attacks Kill Iraqi Civilians; Weapons Caches Found AFPS 09 Jul 2006 -- Several Iraqi civilians were killed and injured during two July 7 terrorist attacks, and multiple weapons caches were found last week, military officials in Iraq said.
• CENTAF releases airpower summary AFPN 09 Jul 2006 -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for July 9.
• Some 60 Killed in Sectarian Violence in Baghdad VOA 09 Jul 2006 -- Some 60 people were killed Sunday in a bloody day of sectarian violence in the Iraqi capital.
• Several Score Killed At Fake Baghdad Checkpoints RFE/RL 09 Jul 2006 -- More than 35 people were killed today when Shi'ite gunmen went on a rampage targeting residents in predominantly Sunni districts of Baghdad.
• Iraqi Gunmen Kill 35 In Baghdad VOA 09 Jul 2006 -- Iraqi police say gunmen have shot dead more than 35 people in a predominantly Sunni Arab district in western Baghdad.

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• Five Soldiers Charged in Iraqi Rape, Murder Case AFPS 09 Jul 2006 -- Charges have been preferred against four U.S. soldiers accused of rape and murder in connection with the deaths of four Iraqi civilians in March.

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Reconstruction Issues

• Iraqi Official Urges Patience Amid Continued Violence VOA 09 Jul 2006 -- Iraq's ambassador to the United States says patience and perseverance are required, as his nation's fledgling democratic government struggles to improve security in the face of rampant sectarian violence.

Foreign Reactions

• Full text of statement issued at 9th meeting of Iraq's neighboring states IRNA 09 Jul 2006 -- The 9th meeting of foreign ministers of Iraq's neighboring states concluded its work here Sunday by issuing a statement.
• Kuwait FM: Iraq's neighbors support national reconciliation plan IRNA 09 Jul 2006 -- Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Mohammad Sabah al-Salem al-Sabah here on Sunday said Iraq's neighboring states fully support the country's national reconciliation plan.
• FM: foreign ministers meeting aims to promote Iraq's stability IRNA 09 Jul 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said that the 9th foreign ministers meeting of Iraqi neighboring states was held in Tehran with an aim of assessing its current developments, declaring multifaceted support for its government-elect, helping promote its security and stability and reaching joint understanding in the region.
• Mottaki calls for timetable for foreigners' withdrawal from Iraq IRNA 09 Jul 2006 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki on Saturday called for setting a timetable for withdrawal of foreign forces from Iraq.
• 9th meeting of Iraq's neighboring states winds up IRNA 09 Jul 2006 -- The 9th meeting of foreign ministers of Iraq's neighboring states ended its work here Sunday.
• President blames occupying powers for chaotic situation in Iraq IRNA 09 Jul 2006 -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Saturday that the current chaotic situation in Iraq emanated from presence of foreign troops in the country.

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