Baghdad - One US soldier was killed by gunfire Thursday during operations in Diyala province, said US military sources Friday.
In another development, a leader of a militant group allegedly linked to al-Qaeda terrorist network was captured Thursday during an Iraqi special security forces raid in the Arab al-Jabur area south of Baghdad.
The group is said to be responsible for kidnappings, murder, home invasions, rape and illegal storage of arms and explosives used in attacks, and planting improvised explosive devices and car bombs.