Category: Randomosity…

During normal lapses of insanity…


Pilgrimage’s bloody history prompts Baghdad to ban traffic

Vehicles will be banned for two days in the Iraqi capital starting Wednesday as one of many security measures being implemented for a Shiite pilgrimage to Baghdad, a trek that left almost 1,000 pilgrims dead two years ago.



U.S. commanders encouraged by drop in U.S. deaths in Iraq

The U.S. military is expressing hope that the recent troop buildup in Iraq is making strides as commanders point to the American death toll in the war zone — the lowest monthly total since November.



At least 17 killed as U.S., Iraqi forces battle Shiite militia

At least 17 people were killed Friday when U.S. and Iraqi forces battled “rogue” Shiite militia members in Karbala after a raid, the U.S. military said.