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KUT (Iraq) - AT least 44 people were killed in clashes on Thursday between Iraqi and US forces, and Shiite militiamen in the central Iraqi city of Kut, police chief Abdul Hanin al-Amara told AFP.
'The security forces launched an operation at around midnight (5am Singapore time) to take back areas under the control of Shiite gunmen,' Mr Amara said.
'At least 40 gunmen and four policemen were killed. Around 75 people were wounded. Police have now imposed full control on these neighbourhoods.' -- AFP
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