Two more U.S. troops die in Iraq on Sunday

by peace dove Monday, Jul. 21, 2003 at 5:59 AM

Everyday... another G.I. dies. Last night a big demonstration was held on the corner of Hollywood & Highland. It's stated purpose was to oppose the so-called "Patriot Act", but it was also a protest against the ongoing occupation of Iraq. Around 250-300 gathered at the famous corner holding banners, signs, and candles. Many tourists and folks driving by were supportive. Mr. Bush... where are those weapons of mass destruction? Can you hear Tony Blair's government crumbling?

2 US Soldiers, 1 UN Worker Die in Iraq Attacks
Voice of America News
20 Jul 2003

U.S. military officials say an attack in northern Iraq killed two more American soldiers Sunday, and United Nations officials say an aid worker died in a similar assault south of Baghdad.

Two members of the 101st Airborne Division died and a third was wounded when their convoy, traveling near Mosul, was hit by small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades.

Several hours later, near the town of Hilla (100 kilometers) south of Baghdad, United Nations officials say the Iraqi driver of a two-car convoy organized by (the International Organization for Migration) a U.N. aid agency died when his vehicle was raked with small arms fire. At least one other U.N. worker was wounded.

A report from Reuters quotes a U.N. spokesman in Iraq as saying it was the first time a U.N. vehicle had been fired on in Iraq since international aid workers returned to the country following the collapse of Saddam Hussein's regime.