Iraq wraps up election with no major violence BAGHDAD - Iraqis passed through security checkpoints and razor-wire cordons to vote Saturday in provincial elections that are considered a crucial test of the nation's stability as U.S. officials consider the pace of troop withdrawals. Police: Bombings kill 9, wound at least 33 in Iraq BAGHDAD - A string of bombings killed nine people and wounded at least 33 others on Monday, including a senior Oil Ministry official, authorities said. US toll in Iraq hits all-time low as month ends BAGHDAD - The monthly U.S. toll in Iraq fell to its lowest point since the war began, with 11 American deaths as July drew to a close Thursday after the departure of the last surge brigade.