Saturday, March 29, 2008

Basra Fighting Death Toll Nears 300

BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- A strict curfew was extended indefinitely in the Iraqi capital Sunday as the death toll mounted from clashes between government troops and Shiite Muslim militants.

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See also:

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Al-Sadr To Followers: Refuse Surrender

The Battle in Basra Escalates

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