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Bombings at Baghdad Markets Deadliest Attacks in Months

Two bombings killed at least 73 people and wounded scores more in separate blasts in Baghdad pet bazaars Friday, ending a relative lull in violence in the Iraqi capital. Stephen Farrell, a New York Times correspondent in Baghdad, provides an…

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Roadside Bombing Kills 10 Marines in Fallujah

By PBS News Hour

A roadside bombing killed 10 U.S. Marines who were patrolling the uneasy Sunni town of Fallujah.

U.S. and Iraqi Forces Secure Most of Fallujah

Less than a week after launching a major assault to oust rebels from Fallujah, U.S. and Iraqi forces smashed the last major sector under insurgent control Sunday.

Insurgent Leader Rallies Troops As U.S. Assault Pushes Deeper Into Fallujah

U.S. and Iraqi forces pushed deeper into the shattered city of Fallujah Friday, battling withering fire and persistent snipers in a bid to crush the remaining pockets of resistance.

Violence Erupts in Mosul, Baghdad As Fallujah Assault Continues

Backed by aircraft and artillery shelling, U.S. forces launched a major attack Thursday aimed at cordoning off Sunni fighters who have retreated into pockets in the southern part of the rebel-held city of Fallujah.

U.S. Forces Advance in Fallujah; Gunmen Take Allawi Relatives

U.S. forces swiftly seized control of 70 percent of the Iraqi city of Fallujah on Wednesday -- the third day of a major offensive to take over the rebel stronghold prior to national elections.

U.S., Iraqi Troops Advance to Center of Fallujah

U.S. and Iraqi troops claimed control over one-third of Fallujah and were slowly moving into the city's center Tuesday, the second day of a major ground offensive against the insurgent stronghold.

Iraqi-U.S. Forces Launch Major Assault in Fallujah

Iraqi and U.S. forces launched the first phase of a major assault against the rebel stronghold of Fallujah in central Iraq on Monday, seizing a hospital and two bridges over the Euphrates River.

U.S. Forces Strike Suspected Rebel Sites in Fallujah

U.S. airplanes and tanks fired on suspected rebel strongholds in eastern and western Fallujah on Wednesday in the heaviest bombardment on the Iraqi city in several weeks.

Peace Talks Still Suspended in Fallujah; Chief Negotiator Released

The top negotiator in Fallujah peace talks with the Iraqi government said dialogue would remain suspended, despite his release Monday by U.S. authorities as an apparent bid to resume talks to end the fighting in the major insurgent stronghold.