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- The Topeka Capital-Journal
- Article date:
- February 6, 2007
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BAGHDAD, Iraq - Bombings and mortar attacks killed dozens across
Baghdad on Monday as Iraqi troops set up new checkpoints and an
Iraqi general took command - indications that the much-awaited
operation to restore peace to the capital is gearing up nearly a
month after it was announced.
With little sign of an end to the carnage, many Iraqis have begun
complaining that the security drive has been too slow in starting,
allowing extremists free rein to launch spectacular attacks that
have killed nearly 1,000 in the past week.
Monday's death toll supported their frustration. At least 74
people were killed or found dead across the country - all but seven
of them in Baghdad.
Iraqi politicians - ...