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2006-03-24 Iraq

56 Iraqis die in bombings, sectarian violence

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Posted by Fred 2006-03-24 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The raid was put together in just three hours after US forces obtained information from a detainee about the location of the hostages

I know they do a lot of raids these days, but that seems impressive to me, nonetheless.

Posted by trailing wife 2006-03-24 16:02|| 2006-03-24 16:02|| Front Page Top

#2 From the Telegraph:

A deal had been struck with a man detained the previous night who was one of the leaders of the kidnappers. He was allowed a telephone call to warn his henchmen to leave the kidnap house. When the troops moved in and found the prisoners alive, they also let him go as promised.

Posted by Inspector Clueso 2006-03-24 22:18|| 2006-03-24 22:18|| Front Page Top

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