Iraq: US raid 'crime' that breaks security pact

Iraq's prime minister denounced a deadly US raid on Sunday as a "crime" that violated the security pact with Washington and demanded American commanders hand over those responsible to face possible trial in Iraqi courts.

The US military, however, strongly denied that it overstepped its bounds and said it notified Iraqi authorities in advance - in accordance with the rules that took effect this year governing US battlefield conduct.  (AP)