Five Iraqis killed in clashes

US forces clashed with insurgents southeast of the Iraqi capital in fighting that left up to five civilians dead.

Wed, 18 Aug, 2004 - 10:34

US forces clashed with insurgents southeast of the Iraqi capital in fighting that left up to five civilians dead.

Clashes broke out late last night in Kut al-Hayy, 120 miles southeast of Baghdad, and continued early today, said provincial Health Director Falah Hassan al-Bairamany.

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