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U.S. Enters Najaf; 43 Iraqis Killed Nearby

HeadlineApr 27, 2004

U.S. forces have killed 43 Iraqis in intense fighting Monday night outside of the holy city of Najaf. The battle came as 200 U.S. forces made their first deployment inside Najaf where they moved into a base formerly occupied by Spanish troops who have now entirely pulled out of the holy city.

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