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Troops advance into Sadr city

US and Iraqi troops are today pouring into Baghdad’s main Shiite militia stronghold, testing the Shiites’ commitment to the US-promoted campaign to drive militants from the capital.

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Iraqi boy who lost arms needs specialist treatment to save life

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Suicide vests found at Baghdad school

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Residents fight back in city of anarchy

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Residents set up blockades to quell Iraq looting

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Marines to impose curfew in parts of Baghdad

Armed gangs wreak havoc

GANGS of looters, many of them armed, roamed the streets of Baghdad yesterday, ransacking offices and government buildings as US troops looked on and breaking into the houses of Saddam Hussein’s top aides.

Fri, 11 Apr, 2003

Looters raid Baghdad shops

Looting surged and buildings were set on fire across Baghdad today while American troops focused more on fighting pockets of resistance than on keeping order.

Thu, 10 Apr, 2003

Arrogant sidelining of UN

At the summit in Hillsborough both US President George W Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair agreed that the UN would be given a vital role, though not overall responsibility, in shaping the future of the devastated country.

Thu, 10 Apr, 2003

Civilians defy Saddam as regime loses control

Iraqi civilians have torn up and spat at portraits of Saddam Hussein in multiple acts against the Saddam regime in Baghdad today.

Wed, 09 Apr, 2003

Battle for Baghdad 'far from over'

Allied Central Command sounded a strong note of caution today, saying the war, and the battle for Baghdad, were “far from over“.

Wed, 09 Apr, 2003

Iraqis plunder government buildings in Baghdad

Looters in Baghdad are plundered anything they can carry from official buildings after Saddam Hussein's regime officials and police melted away overnight.

Wed, 09 Apr, 2003

Six marines injured in Baghdad

The US has said that six marines have been injured in fighting east of Baghdad.

Wed, 09 Apr, 2003