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Soldier killed in combat in Iraq
The Associated Press
Posted : Monday Jun 29, 2009 15:18:33 EDT
Posted : Monday Jun 29, 2009 15:18:33 EDT
BAGHDAD — The U.S. military says a soldier has been killed in combat in Iraq.
A statement says the Multi-National Division — Baghdad soldier died Sunday but further details weren't released.
The statement was issued Monday, on the eve of a deadline for U.S. combat troops to withdraw from Iraqi cities.
American soldiers will still be in urban areas but their mission will shift from one of combat to training and advising their Iraqi counterparts.
The statement says the soldier's death is under investigation.
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