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16 killed in Iraq clash

BAGHDAD: A battle between Al-Qaeda in Iraq and another militant group killed at least 16 militants on Friday near the ancient city of Samarra, a senior security officer told Reuters on Saturday.

The fighting involved the Islamic Army, a nationalist group that has been hostile to Al-Qaeda and has battled for control of Sunni cities in Iraq where many locals have complained of Al-Qaeda violence.

“The clashes ended with militants from the Islamic Army taking control of the area,” police said. — AP

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