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Massive Kitten Slaughter in Sadr City
 BAGHDAD (AP) -- A U.S.-led raid and airstrike targeting networks allegedly smuggling weapons and fighters from Iran killed 32 suspected militants Wednesday in Baghdad's Shiite stronghold of Sadr City, the military said.Word of the raid came after Iraqi police in Sadr City had said that a bombardment by U.S. helicopters and armored vehicles had killed nine civilians, including two women, and wounded six others. The police also said 12 people were detained. The U.S. military said 12 suspects were detained during Wednesday's raids. "The individuals detained and the terrorists killed during the raid are believed to be members of a cell of a Special Groups terrorist network known for facilitating the transport of weapons and explosively formed penetrators, or EFPs, from Iran to Iraq, as well as bringing militants from Iraq into Iran for terrorist training," the military said. Also today: U.S. officials said more than a million pilgrims were expected Thursday in Kazimiyah, but some Iraqi officials put the figure at four million. Posted by: Glenmore 2007-08-08 |
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