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The battle of Fallujah begins.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2004-11-07-emergency-iraq_x.htm

Iraqi government declares 60-day state of emergency

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6403689/

U.S.-coalition action to retake Fallujah begins

U.S. military says airstrikes will continue, but Marines not expected to enter city yet
U.S. forces stormed into western districts of Fallujah early Monday, seizing the main city hospital and securing two key bridges over the Euphrates river in what appeared to be the first stage of the long-expected assault on the insurgent stronghold.

http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/meast/11/07/iraq.main/index.html

Iraqi commandos seize Falluja hospital

BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- The seizure of the main hospital in Falluja by Iraqi special forces marks the start of the planned offensive to retake the city, Pentagon officials said Sunday, but it remained unclear when the main assault into the city would begin.

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