(Albanian) Soldier killed, 11 Iraqis hurt

[RamboLiberal]

Didn't see this posted - apologies if it has been.

http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,7289565%255E1702,00.html

AN Albanian coalition soldier has been killed and 11 Iraqis wounded in a grenade attack in the northern city of Mosul, the US army said today.

"On September 15 a group of Albanian soldiers were attacked at 4pm (10pm AEST) in front of the city hall in Mosul when a grenade was thrown at them," said a spokeswoman.

The Albanian later died of his injuries, added Lieutenant Colonel George Krivo. Iraqi security forces later deactivated a crude bomb they found at the site, the army said.

Albania, which has less than 100 troops in Iraq, is one of more than 30 countries that have sent troops to Iraq to help stabilise the country.

[Journeyman]

1. Well, so much for soldiers from Muslim nations. . .

having a calming effect on the Iraqi populous.

[ChewToy]

2. Wow, Albania is a member of the "Coalition"

We probably had to pay only $1 million a piece for each of those 100 Albanians.

[teryang]

3. They took one for the gipper

But there is no resistance in northern Iraq according to propaganda sources.

[RamboLiberal]

4. Seems like there's been quite a few incidents in the North

lately. What a mess!