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Looting Continues in Baghdad, Iraqis Demand More Security

The Iraqi National Museum became the latest target of looting in Baghdad on Saturday, with treasures dating back thousands of years ending up in the hands of crowds of looters, museum officials said.

U.S. Forces to Keep Order in Baghdad

U.S. forces will remain in Iraq until a permanent government is in place, U.S. commander Gen. Tommy Franks said in a statement read to troops Friday.

Baghdad Hospital System Breaking Down, Humanitarian Agency Says

The growing sense of chaos in Baghdad has essentially shut down the city's hospitals, the International Committee of the Red Cross said on Friday.

Four Marines Wounded in Baghdad Suicide Attack

A suicide bomber seriously wounded four U.S. Marines at a military checkpoint in central Baghdad on Thursday night, according to military officials and journalists in the Iraqi capital.

U.S. Marines Battle Iraqi Holdouts in Baghdad

U.S. troops battled pro-Saddam forces holding out at a palace and mosque in Baghdad Thursday morning local time, resulting in the deaths of at least one U.S. Marine and an unknown number of anti-coalition combatants.

Coalition Says Iraqi Regime Has Lost Control of Baghdad

Saddam Hussein's government appeared to have lost control of Baghdad on Wednesday, as celebrations and looting of government facilities spread across parts of the city with no apparent sign of regime officials.

Red Cross Suspends Operations in Baghdad

The International Committee of the Red Cross said Wednesday it was suspending operations in Baghdad because the city was too unstable to ensure its staff's safety.

Three Journalists Killed in Baghdad

Three journalists were killed in military operations in Baghdad Tuesday, including an incident in which a U.S. tank fired at a hotel housing hundreds of international reporters.

U.S. Forces Tighten Grip on Baghdad, Hit Ministry Buildings

U.S. troops in the center of Baghdad repelled an Iraqi counterattack Tuesday after dawn local time before moving out to expand the areas under coalition control.

Ground Attack Fighter Shot Down Near Baghdad

An A-10 "Warthog" low-flying fighter jet was apparently shot down by Iraqi surface-to-air fire and crashed near the airport southwest of Baghdad early Tuesday local time.