Al-Qaida leader captured in Iraqi operation
Iraq security forces have today captured a provincial leader of al-Qaida in Iraq during an operation north of Baghdad, which also left two of his followers dead.
Dozens were captured in the operation.
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SUBSCRIBEIraq security forces have today captured a provincial leader of al-Qaida in Iraq during an operation north of Baghdad, which also left two of his followers dead.
Dozens were captured in the operation.
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