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U.S. Soldier Among Dozens Killed in Sadr City Clashes

U.S. forces clash with insurgents loyal to cleric Muqtada al-Sadr in Baghdad's Sadr City. More than 30 people are reported killed, including one U.S. soldier. Locals say many of the fighters arrived after abandoning the Najaf shrine following a recent peace deal. Hear NPR's Peter Kenyon.

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Peter Kenyon is NPR's international correspondent based in Istanbul, Turkey.
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