AP: More than 1,800 Iraqis killed in August

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AP: More than 1,800 Iraqis killed in August

More than 1,800 Iraqis killed in August

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070901/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq;_ylt=ArSNoDiKzRm7kP_TR0q_qo.s0NUE

By DAVID RISING, Associated Press Writer 1 hour, 18 minutes ago

BAGHDAD - A huge suicide attack in northern Iraq caused civilian deaths to rise slightly in August despite security gains elsewhere, making it the second deadliest month for Iraqis since the U.S. troop buildup began, figures compiled by The Associated Press showed Saturday.
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At least 1,809 civilians were killed, compared to 1,760 in July, based on figures compiled from official Iraqi reports.

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