Hundreds Held In Iraqi Sweep: Many Fighters Reportedly Fled Before Government Push

BAGHDAD, May 17 -- Iraqi troops have detained hundreds of people in the northern city of Mosul, where a massive operation is underway to clear the area of Sunni extremists, Iraqi officials said Saturday. But many fighters had fled to other areas, according to the officials and a spokesman for the Su...

Read Full Article

Leave a Comment:

You must be logged in to leave a comment Log in | Register

Most Read World Articles

U.S. plan for Fannie, Freddie to hit shareholders - Reuters India

Russia is a country to be reckoned with: Medvedev - Taipei Times Online

Sun 7:00 am EST Hurricane Ike Update: Cayman Islands under Tropical Storm Watch - Cayman Net News

Chinese president congratulates Zardari on being elected Pakistani president - People's Daily Online

Hurricane Ike weakens near Cuba - Reuters UK

Featured Members

Jaime Neyra Morales
Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking
Banking

David Hood
Director
Marketing/Public Relations

View more profiles

Access dozens of premium and subscriptions sites Free! Download now.

Advertise | Build a News Circle | Get News Briefings | Congoo News Home | Get the Netpass

About Congoo | Terms | Privacy | Need Help? | Site Map