US army battles militia in holy city

At least one person was killed and 20 were injured in overnight fighting between US forces and fighters loyal to rebel cleric Muqtada al-Sadr in the holy city of Najaf, officials said today.

Mon, 24 May, 2004 - 09:46

At least one person was killed and 20 were injured in overnight fighting between US forces and fighters loyal to rebel cleric Muqtada al-Sadr in the holy city of Najaf, officials said today.

The official, Fadhil Abbas, said the toll was likely to rise.

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