On a Deadly Day, U.S. Reports Drop in Iraq Attacks
BAGHDAD, Nov. 18 — An American official announced Sunday that attacks and attempted attacks across Iraq last week dipped to their lowest point for any week since January of last year, and that attacks had dropped by more than half since the United States increased its troop levels in June.
The official, Rear Adm. Gregory Smith, made the announcement at a news conference here, adding that civilian deaths have dropped by three-quarters since June as well. But even as officials were announcing the figures, Iraq had once of its deadliest days in weeks, with 22 people killed in attacks nationwide.
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