City of Hilla under curfew as violence spreads beyond Baghdad

Azzaman

With U.S. and Iraqi troops focused on placating Baghdad, tensions are rising elsewhere in the country. Baghdad itself is not quiet and the troops have apparently failed to restore law and order to its turbulent streets and districts. But while U.S. and Iraqi commanders say the level of violence has dropped in the city – a claim that cannot be substantiated – attacks were surging in areas surrounding Baghdad...

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