U.S. soldier injured in Baghdad

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: The media advisor of the American troops on Friday said a U.S. soldier was wounded in an explosion in southeastern Baghdad. “An improvised explosive device went off after 10:00 am on Friday (Jan. 16) in Baghdad al-Jadieda region in southeastern Baghdad, targeting a U.S. vehicle patrol, injuring a soldier,” al-Muqdad Jibriel told IraqiNews.com news agency. He did not give further details. SH (P) 1