Iraqi Forces Battling Al Qaida Militants in Fallujah, Ramadi

Iraqi forces are fighting to dislodge al-Qaida-linked militants who have taken over parts of Ramadi and Fallujah. Tribesmen in Ramadi have joined forces with the military to counter the insurgents. In Fallujah it's a different story - disgruntled tribesmen have sided with the insurgents to fight against the government. The militants want to create a Sunni Muslim state straddling the border with Syria. The capture last week of positions in both cities marked the first time in...

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