Menu
31/05/2004
Four Britons escape Baghdad ambush
Four Britons travelling in a convoy in Baghdad have escaped uninjured after their vehicle was caught up in an ambush, it has been reported today.
According to the BBC, two cars were raked by small arms fire and crashed in north west Baghdad yesterday. A crowd quickly surrounded the cars and set them alight. One Iraqi travelling in the convoy was killed during the incident.
A Foreign Office spokesperson told the BBC that four Britons and one Iraqi were able to escape the scene by hailing another vehicle which carried them to safety.
An lraqi police officer has disputed the Foreign Offices version, claiming the four were captured by militants.
(gmcg)
According to the BBC, two cars were raked by small arms fire and crashed in north west Baghdad yesterday. A crowd quickly surrounded the cars and set them alight. One Iraqi travelling in the convoy was killed during the incident.
A Foreign Office spokesperson told the BBC that four Britons and one Iraqi were able to escape the scene by hailing another vehicle which carried them to safety.
An lraqi police officer has disputed the Foreign Offices version, claiming the four were captured by militants.
(gmcg)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
08 March 2004
Straw welcomes signing of Iraqi interim constitution
The Foreign Secretary has welcomed the official signing of the interim constitutional document by the Iraqi governing council. The signing ceremony took place in the capital Baghdad today and is the template for governance after the official handover of power from the US-led administration to the governing council in July.
Straw welcomes signing of Iraqi interim constitution
The Foreign Secretary has welcomed the official signing of the interim constitutional document by the Iraqi governing council. The signing ceremony took place in the capital Baghdad today and is the template for governance after the official handover of power from the US-led administration to the governing council in July.
21 November 2003
Straw tours site of Istanbul Consulate bombing
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has warned that "everywhere" was a target for the "ruthless fanatics" behind the recent bombings in Turkey.
Straw tours site of Istanbul Consulate bombing
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has warned that "everywhere" was a target for the "ruthless fanatics" behind the recent bombings in Turkey.
14 June 2004
Two Britons die in Baghdad suicide bombing
Two Britons were among the 11 people killed in a Baghdad suicide bombing this morning. The blast decimated a three-vehicle convoy of western civilians and contractors travelling through a busy thoroughfare in the Iraqi capital at around 9.15am local time.
Two Britons die in Baghdad suicide bombing
Two Britons were among the 11 people killed in a Baghdad suicide bombing this morning. The blast decimated a three-vehicle convoy of western civilians and contractors travelling through a busy thoroughfare in the Iraqi capital at around 9.15am local time.
28 October 2003
Four civilians die in Falluja bombing
Four more civilians have been killed in a suicide bomb attack in Iraq today – less than 36 hours after a series of coordinated strikes killed 34 in Baghdad. A car was driven close to a police station in Falluja earlier this afternoon before a device was detonated. Reports are yet to be confirmed on the numbers of casualties involved.
Four civilians die in Falluja bombing
Four more civilians have been killed in a suicide bomb attack in Iraq today – less than 36 hours after a series of coordinated strikes killed 34 in Baghdad. A car was driven close to a police station in Falluja earlier this afternoon before a device was detonated. Reports are yet to be confirmed on the numbers of casualties involved.
08 April 2004
Hundreds killed as US troops battle with Iraqi militants
More than 35 US soldiers and 450 Iraqis are thought to have been killed in country-wide clashes between rebel militias and Coalition forces since the weekend, according to reports emerging from Iraq today. Around 300 Iraqis are thought to have been killed in Fallujah where US forces have been attempting to regain control of the city.
Hundreds killed as US troops battle with Iraqi militants
More than 35 US soldiers and 450 Iraqis are thought to have been killed in country-wide clashes between rebel militias and Coalition forces since the weekend, according to reports emerging from Iraq today. Around 300 Iraqis are thought to have been killed in Fallujah where US forces have been attempting to regain control of the city.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:After a dry start this morning rain will spread from the northwest across all parts. This afternoon will be dull with some patchy rain and drizzle. Becoming much milder through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:A cloudy evening and night with a little light rain or drizzle, perhaps some clear periods developing along the east coast. A very mild night everywhere. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
