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Clashes between Iraqi army and gunmen in northern Baghdad
 Violent clashes erupted in the Aazamiyah district in northern Baghdad, eyewitnesses said. They told KUNA that unidentified gunmen attacked army checkpoints in Aazamiyah, using light weapons and rocket-propelled grenades. A number of civilians were wounded in the clashes. The eyewitnesses said US troops intervened to help the Iraqi army and helicopters were seen hovering overhead. They noted that clashes were still raging despite the US intervention.Posted by: Fred 2006-05-09 |
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