Fresh Attacks Kill 21 Iraqis, 2 U.S. Troops

By John Amato — February 4, 2005

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Insurgents launched fresh attacks, killing 21 Iraqis and two U.S. soldiers, while Iraqi militant group Army of Ansar al-Sunna said it shot dead seven abducted Iraqi National Guards and posted an Internet video of the killings on Saturday.

Meantime, partial returns from the historic elections showed a Shiite alliance with ties to Iran rolling up a strong lead over pro-U.S. Prime Minister Ayad Allawi.

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