US soldier still missing in Baghdad

A US military spokesman today said there had been no word on the fate of a US Army solider reported missing in central Baghdad, as troops continued door-to-door searches in the central Karadah district.

US forces threw a security cordon around Karadah last night and Iraqis seeking to pass through the central area today were turned away at roadblocks, forcing them to take long detours to reach homes and offices.