Tuesday, August 28, 2007

AQ wins a devisive battle in Karbala

FOXNews.com - Shiites Ordered to Leave Karbala as Pilgrimage Violence Kills 35 - International News | News of the World | Middle East News | Europe News: "More than 1 million pilgrims were ordered to leave the Shiite holy city of Karbala on Tuesday and police imposed a curfew after two days of violence — including raging gunbattles between rival militias — claimed at least 35 lives during a religious festival. Nearly 200 people were wounded, security officials said, and the government sent reinforcements from Baghdad to quell growing unrest and help clear the city. gunbattle between rival militias — claimed at least 35 lives during a religious festival. Nearly 200 people were wounded, security officials said, and the government sent reinforcements from Baghdad to quell growing unrest and help clear the city."

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