U.S. to give Iraq security control in Shiite region

Sunday, October 28, 2007

BAGHDAD -- U.S. forces will turn over security to Iraqi authorities in the southern Shiite province of Karbala on Monday, the American commander for the area said, despite fighting between rival militia factions that has killed dozens.

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