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Monday, September 05, 2005
Meanwhile, back at Iraq, Al Qaida takes over a town
Al Qaida forces took over the town of Qaim in Iraq near the Syrian border. They executed a number of civilians and officials in the process. U.S. Marines stationed nearby said they were not aware of any unusual activity in Qaim.