US, Iraqi troops get the picture (not their man)

By Associated Press | Tuesday, January 6, 2009 | http://www.bostonherald.com | Middle East

TARMIYAH, Iraq — Army Capt. Christopher Loftis took in the scene: Iraqi soldiers raiding the home of a suspected insurgent wanted for participating in deadly attacks against U.S. and Iraqi troops.

An Iraqi lieutenant questioned three men found in the house about their brother: Was he home? No. Where was he? Syria. When did he leave? A year ago.

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