Iraq Civilian Deaths at Highest Level Since Jan.

Reuters reports:

The number of civilians killed in violence in Iraq rose to 155 in June, the highest monthly level since January, according to government figures released on Friday.

The Health Ministry's June toll of killings in bombings and other attacks compared with 102 in May. In January, 159 civilians were killed.

Deaths of Iraqi police rose to 77 in June, the highest level this year, while 39 soldiers were killed, the highest toll since March, figures from the interior and defence ministries showed.