250 militants killed in day-long battle

US-backed Iraqi troops killed 250 insurgents allegedly plotting to kill pilgrims at a major Shiite Muslim religious festival during a day-long battle near Najaf.

250 militants killed in day-long battle

US-backed Iraqi troops killed 250 insurgents allegedly plotting to kill pilgrims at a major Shiite Muslim religious festival during a day-long battle near Najaf.

A US helicopter crashed during yesterday’s fight, killing two American soldiers.

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