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A senior member of Iraq's Baath Party on the US most wanted list has been captured, US Central Command said today.

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Allies secure airport as crucial forces base

TWO US soldiers were killed as American forces secured Baghdad airport yesterday, a crucial step in their bid to establish a base of operations for coalition forces just outside the Iraqi capital.

Sat, 05 Apr, 2003

Republican Guard head for showdown with US Marines

A massive convoy of US Marines swept down the main road to Baghdad today amid reports that Iraq’s Republican Guard was moving reinforcements south for a showdown.

Thu, 03 Apr, 2003

US: Baghdad division of Republican Guard destroyed

American forces destroyed the Baghdad Division of Iraq’s Republican Guard after crossing the River Tigris in the drive towards the Iraqi capital, US Central Command said today.

Wed, 02 Apr, 2003

36 killed in Baghdad air raid, says minister

IRAQ’s health minister yesterday said 36 Iraqis had been killed and 215 wounded in yesterday’s allied air strikes on Baghdad.

Fri, 28 Mar, 2003

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