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Scores of bodies found in Baghdad Scores of bodies found in Baghdad
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Baghdad police say they have found 56 bodies, some showing signs of torture, in various locations around the city in the past 24 hours.Baghdad police say they have found 56 bodies, some showing signs of torture, in various locations around the city in the past 24 hours.
Correspondents say many were probably victims of sectarian attacks, while others could have been targeted by criminal gangs seeking ransoms.Correspondents say many were probably victims of sectarian attacks, while others could have been targeted by criminal gangs seeking ransoms.
Earlier the US military says it had killed 13 insurgents in a raid in the town of Mahmoudiya, south of Baghdad.Earlier the US military says it had killed 13 insurgents in a raid in the town of Mahmoudiya, south of Baghdad.
The attack came as the US announced the deaths of five more soldiers in Iraq.The attack came as the US announced the deaths of five more soldiers in Iraq.
Bound hand and foot
The discovery of the 56 bodies in Baghdad is the highest daily figure since the Muslim holy month of Ramadan ended.The discovery of the 56 bodies in Baghdad is the highest daily figure since the Muslim holy month of Ramadan ended.
The dead were all men, estimated to be aged between 20 and 45, police Lt Mohammed Khayon told the Associated Press.The dead were all men, estimated to be aged between 20 and 45, police Lt Mohammed Khayon told the Associated Press.
They were all dressed in civilian clothing and found with their hands and feet bound, Lt Khayon added, saying that none of the men had yet been identified.They were all dressed in civilian clothing and found with their hands and feet bound, Lt Khayon added, saying that none of the men had yet been identified.
US talks
The raid in Mahmoudiya, 30km (20 miles) south of Baghdad, which involved both air and ground forces, came after intelligence suggested an al-Qaeda-linked suspect was hiding in a house, the US military said.The raid in Mahmoudiya, 30km (20 miles) south of Baghdad, which involved both air and ground forces, came after intelligence suggested an al-Qaeda-linked suspect was hiding in a house, the US military said.
Five people were killed inside the building, including a man wearing an explosive vest, and eight were killed as they fled the area.Five people were killed inside the building, including a man wearing an explosive vest, and eight were killed as they fled the area.
Explosives and hand grenades were found in a search of the area, the statement said.Explosives and hand grenades were found in a search of the area, the statement said.
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US casualties have continued to rise in Iraq, following the deaths of more than 100 troops in October in one of the US' bloodiest months in Iraq.US casualties have continued to rise in Iraq, following the deaths of more than 100 troops in October in one of the US' bloodiest months in Iraq.
Three soldiers were killed on Thursday in Baghdad when their vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb.Three soldiers were killed on Thursday in Baghdad when their vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb.
The same day, a soldier was killed in the western Anbar province and another soldier died "due to non-combat causes", the US military statement said.The same day, a soldier was killed in the western Anbar province and another soldier died "due to non-combat causes", the US military statement said.
The Iraqi leader's office, meanwhile, said US intelligence chief John Negroponte was in Baghdad for talks. href="/1/hi/world/americas/4376392.stm" class="">Full month-by-month figures
US intelligence chief John Negroponte, meanwhile, has held talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki, during a visit to Baghdad.
A statement from the prime minister's office said they had discussed the importance of building up the Iraqi security forces so they could take full control of security in the country.
The meeting comes days after a number of public disagreements between US and Iraqi officials about attempts to improve security.
Mr Maliki has faced pressure to deliver on security, and take tougher action against sectarian militias.
He has blamed the Americans for the deteriorating situation, criticising the quality of equipment and training given to the Iraqi government forces.