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US army in Iraq arrests militants in Qaeda raids

US army in Iraq arrests militants in Qaeda raids BAGHDAD, April 9 (KUNA) -- The US Army reported Monday its forces arrested 14 militants in a number of raid operations targeting Al-Qaeda organization in Iraq.
A US Army statement today said the forces arrested five militants in raids targeting foreign fighters in Baiji, northern Baghdad.
They also arrested seven militants in two different operations in Al-Tarmiya, north Baghdad.
Two other militants tied to a cell specialized in car bombings and planning of attacks on Iraqi police and coalition forces were also arrested, it was reported.(end) ahh.mar KUNA 091505 Apr 07NNNN