Dozens die in clashes across Iraq
Iraqi and U.S. forces are battling Shi'ite militias in several of the country's cities including oil-rich Basra.
Shi'ite militias have been vying for control in several cities ahead of upcoming provincial elections. Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has travelled to Basra to oversee military operations to impose government control. He says militia fighters would be spared if they surrendered within 72 hours.
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