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Rocket Attack in Iraq Kills Coalition Contractor

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   A rocket attack in northern Iraq late Monday killed a contractor for
   the U.S.-led coalition andinjuredat leastsixother people, according to
   coalition and Iraqi officials.

   At least three rockets fell in an area between Irbil's airport and a
   nearby base housing U.S. troops.Two other rockets hit civilian
   neighborhoods.

   One U.S. service memberand several coalitioncontractorswereamong
   thoseinjured in the attack, for which a group called SarayaAwliyaal-Dam
   claimed responsibility.

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