Iraqis stone British troops in jobs demo

Waves of protesting Iraqis marched against British soldiers, hurling stones and setting off homemade explosives in the southeastern city of Amarah today, a day after clashes killed six protesters and wounded at least 11.

Screaming protesters – some armed with sticks and shovels – rushed in waves against British troops guarding the city hall. The British drove the crowd back from the compound, which also houses the US-led occupation force and the 1st Battalion of Britain’s Light Infantry.