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U.S. Convoy Attacked Near Fallujah

By Ivan Watson
Published April 1, 2004 at 12:00 AM EST
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Witnesses in Iraq say a U.S. military convoy has been attacked near Fallujah. The U.S. military won't confirm the reports, but says it will have a measured and overwhelming response to attacks in and near the restive town Wednesday that killed nine Americans, including four civilian contractors. Hear NPR's Ivan Watson.

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Ivan Watson
Ivan Watson is currently based in Istanbul, Turkey. Following the 9-11 terrorist attacks, he has served as one of NPR's foreign "firemen," shuttling to and from hotspots around the Middle East and Central Asia.