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U.S. Launches More Raids Against Iraqi Militants

By Michele Kelemen
Published July 12, 2003 at 9:00 PM PDT

American forces in Iraq launch another series of raids against militants suspected of planning attacks to mark upcoming anniversaries linked to Iraqi nationalism and Saddam Hussein. Weekend Edition Sunday guest host Michele Kelemen speaks with NPR's Guy Raz, who is embedded with troops involved with the raids.

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Michele Kelemen
Michele Kelemen has been with NPR for two decades, starting as NPR's Moscow bureau chief and now covering the State Department and Washington's diplomatic corps. Her reports can be heard on all NPR News programs, including Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
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