Friday, February 8, 2008 - Page updated at 11:59 PM
5 US Soldiers Killed in 2 Bombings
Five American soldiers were killed in two roadside bombings, the U.S. military reported Saturday.
Four of the deaths occurred in Baghdad and one in Tamim province, of which Kirkuk is the capital, the military said in separate statements. The five were killed during operations Friday. The bombing in Tamim province also wounded three soldiers.
The military gave no further information and said names of the victims were withheld until family could be notified.
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