Falluja Battles Rage, Allawi Relatives Seized

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FALLUJA, Iraq (Reuters) - U.S. Marines backed by air strikes battled through a rebel stronghold in Falluja on Wednesday and officials said kidnappers had seized three relatives of Iraq interim prime minister in Baghdad.


The kidnappers took a first cousin of Iyad Allawi, the cousin's wife and another relative from their home on Tuesday morning, but have made no demands, a government spokesman said.


It was not clear if the abductors were hitting back at Allawi for ordering the U.S.-led assault on Falluja. His aim is to rid the city of rebels and suspected foreign Islamist fighters before Iraq tries to hold an election in late January.

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[Carl Brennan]

1. What a pathetic joke. This smirking fascist prick

has a battle to cover up his crimes committed at home. How pathetic!!!~ :puke: :puke: :puke:

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2. Duplicate topic

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