U.S., Iraqi forces raid Baghdad mosque as part of crackdown on
Saturday, November 20, 2004
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Iraqi forces backed by American soldiers raided one of the country's most important Sunni mosques as worshippers were leaving after Friday prayers -- part of a crackdown on militant clerics opposed to the U.S.-led attack on Fallujah. Witnesses said at least three people were killed and 40 arrested.
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