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Sunni Extremists Target U.S. Allies in Iraq

Sunni extremist groups are responding to the United States troop surge with a surge of their own. Their targets now include Sunnis who have allied themselves with U.S. forces. New York Times reporter Alissa Rubin reports talks with Madeleine Brand about the recent increase in attacks against police and tribal leaders in Iraq.

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