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U.S. Launches More Raids Against Iraqi Militants

NPR | By Michele Kelemen

Published July 13, 2003 at 12:00 AM EDT

American forces in Iraq launch another series of raids against militants suspected of planning attacks to mark upcoming anniversaries linked to Iraqi nationalism and Saddam Hussein. Weekend Edition Sunday guest host Michele Kelemen speaks with NPR's Guy Raz, who is embedded with troops involved with the raids.

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