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Iraq security forces 'struggling' against bombers

Protesting Shiite pilgrims poured into a holy city south of Baghdad today amid relentless attacks that have killed more than 170 people in Iraq this week.

Thu, 08 Mar, 2007 - 13:04

Protesting Shiite pilgrims poured into a holy city south of Baghdad today amid relentless attacks that have killed more than 170 people in Iraq this week.

The top US commander in Iraq acknowledged the deadly power of suicide bombers.

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