Iraqi special forces deployed to Ramadi and Fallujah

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Channel: CBS Evening News · 2014 · News & Politics

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The Iraqi government said at least 60 people have been killed during two weeks of fighting between government forces and al Qaeda-linked militants in the cities of Ramadi and Fallujah. The government has deployed special forces inside the towns, though it has held back from ordering a major assault. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

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