U.S. troops battle Shiite militants in Kufa, Baghdad

Thursday, June 3, 2004

KUFA, Iraq -- American troops clashed with Shiite militants in this southern city Wednesday -- six days after a truce was supposed to have taken effect. At least five Iraqis were killed and more than 40 were wounded.

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