interesting definition of "progress"

2 suicide bombers kill 93 in Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Two suicide bombers blew themselves up Tuesday in a crowd of Shiite pilgrims streaming toward the holy city of Karbala, killing 93 people in one of several attacks targeting the faithful ahead of a weekend holiday.

The attack came a day after U.S. forces suffered their deadliest day in nearly a month — nine American soldiers were killed in explosions north of Baghdad, the military said Tuesday.

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Bush: U.S., Iraqi forces making progress

WASHINGTON - President Bush said Tuesday that U.S. and Iraqi forces are making important progress in a security crackdown in Baghdad but warned that America's enemies will retaliate with deadly attacks.

Three weeks into an intensified security effort, Bush said, "It's too early to judge the success of this operation ... But even at this early hour there are some encouraging signs."