Marines killed in clashes with Iraqi rebels

Iraqi attackers and rebellious Shiites challenged the US-led occupation force on several fronts in fierce fighting that killed dozens of Iraqis, including women and children, and at least 13 coalition troops.

A total of 66 Iraqis, 13 Americans and a Ukrainian soldier died yesterday, officials said, bringing the three-day total to more than 130 Iraqis and more than 30 coalition troops killed in the worst fighting since the war that toppled Saddam Hussein.