U.S. death toll in Iraq reaches 4213

Monday 22 December 2008 - 4th report on U.S. war in Iraq.

As of 2:29 pm EST Mon 22 Dec 2008 http://icasualties.org/oif/website had raised its tally of U.S. military fatalities from the war in Iraq to 4213.

12/22/08 MNF: Marine killed in action

A Multi National Force - West Marine died Dec. 21, as the result of wounds received in action when he was attacked by an enemy force in al-Anbar province. The name of the deceased is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification...

12/22/08 AP: UK blocks transfer of soldier murder suspects

A British court says two Iraqis accused of murdering British soldiers won't be handed over to authorities in Baghdad before a full hearing into their case.