Iraqi interpreter killed

An Iraqi interpreter has been killed and at least three US soldiers wounded after coming under fire from police in Iraq.



The shooting is said to have taken place in the northern city of Mosul.



A police intelligence source said the Americans were invited to lunch with Iraqi police at a checkpoint under a bridge.



Its reported that when the soldiers arrived, the two policemen - a corporal and a private - opened fire on them, before making their escape in a waiting car.



The US military said the wounded soldiers have been taken to hospital and an investigation is underway.



Initial reports from Iraqi sources said up to six US troops had been killed, although the US military said only three were injured.