Iraqi rebels hit back after post-election lull

Insurgents struck back after a post-election lull today, ambushing a minibus carrying new Iraqi army recruits, firing on Iraqis heading for work at a US base and gunning down an Iraqi soldier in the capital.

Thu, 03 Feb, 2005 - 11:03

Two US Marines were also killed in action.

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