Trying to keep safe in Iraq

In Baghdad, residents are taking security into their own hands to combat frequent car bomb attacks and threats from militias and gangs. Many use makeshift barriers to protect their neighborhoods, but the constant danger has led some to consider leaving Iraq. Despite a troop surge, security remains a significant issue, with U.S. officials claiming improvements. President George Bush faces decisions on whether to withdraw some of the 168,000 soldiers stationed in Iraq.

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