Dozens killed in Iraq clashes
Published: 26 March, 2008, 09:31
Heavy clashes continue in Baghdad's Sadr City and in the southern city of Basra where at least 40 people have been killed and hundreds wounded in two days of fighting. The Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has now given Shia militiamen three days to gi
It erupted as Iraqi forces confronted Shiite militiamen as part of a security plan to crack down on sectarian violence.
It's being seen as a major test for Iraqi security forces in Basra, following the withdrawal of British troops from the city.
Basra is Iraq’s oil industry centre 547 kilometres southeast of Baghdad. Its security is crucial for attracting investment into Iraq.
26.03.2008, 08:39
Is BP getting cold feet in Russia?A new investigation has been launched after claims a sister firm of the Russian-British oil company TNK-BP – Sedanko- didn't pay one billion roubles in taxes. |
26.03.2008, 11:25
Friendly fire blamed for Russian jet crashThere are reports that a Russian military plane, which crashed last week, was shot down by friendly fire. Russia’s Interfax news agency says investigators believe another plane involved in exercises shot down the SU-25 jet. |
