March 17 (Reuters) - A U.S. soldier died from injuries sustained while on patrol in Baghdad, the U.S. military said on Monday. Following are the latest figures for soldiers and civilians killed in Iraq since the U.S.-led invasion in March 2003: U.S.-LED COALITION FORCES: United States 4,259 Britain 179 Other nations 139 IRAQIS: Military Between 4,900 and 6,375# Civilians Between 91,121 and 99,500* # = Think-tank estimates for military under Saddam Hussein killed during the 2003 war. No reliable official figures have been issued since new security forces were set up in late 2003. * = From www.iraqbodycount.net (IBC), run by academics and peace activists, based on reports from at least two media sources. The IBC says on its website the figure underestimates the true number of casualties. The U.S.-led military coalition toll includes casualties from Iraq and the surrounding area where troops are stationed. (Writing by David Cutler, London Editorial Reference Unit)
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani (R) greets Turkish President Abdullah Gul (front) as they prepare to pose for a family photo during the 5th World Water Forum in Istanbul March 16, 2009. ...
