Fighting Breaks Out Between Rival Shiite Groups; Followers of Radical Cleric Fight Factions in Cities Across Iraq

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BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Clashes erupted between rival Shiite groups across the Shiite-dominated south Wednesday, threatening Iraq with yet another crisis at a time when politicians are struggling to end a constitutional stalemate with Sunni Arabs.

The confrontation in at least five southern cities - involving a radical Shiite leader who led two uprisings against U.S. forces last year - followed the boldest assault by Sunni insurgents in weeks in the capital.

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Fighting Breaks Out Between Rival Shiite Groups; Followers of Radical Cleric Fight Factions in Cities Across Iraq

Dozens of insurgents wearing black uniforms and masks attacked Iraqi police in western Baghdad with multiple car bombs...

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