Rebels killed in clash with US troops

Two people were shot dead today when rebels clashed with US forces near the Iraqi city of Baqouba for the second time in as many days, US military officials said.

Rebels killed in clash with US troops
Fri, 18 Jun, 2004 - 10:24

Two people were shot dead today when rebels clashed with US forces near the Iraqi city of Baqouba for the second time in as many days, US military officials said.

A US Army 1st Infantry patrol came under fire at about 7.45am in the town of Buhriz, near Baqouba, 50 kilometres (35 miles) north-east of Baghdad.

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