Al-Qaida leader wounded, aide killed

The leader of al-Qaida in Iraq was wounded and an aide was killed in a clash today with Iraqi forces north of Baghdad, the Interior Ministry spokesman said.

Al-Qaida leader wounded, aide killed
Thu, 15 Feb, 2007 - 22:53

The leader of al-Qaida in Iraq was wounded and an aide was killed in a clash today with Iraqi forces north of Baghdad, the Interior Ministry spokesman said.

The clash occurred near Balad, a major US base about 50 miles north of the capital, Brig. Gen Abdul-Karim Khalaf said.

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