Attackers fire on Iraqi National Guard in Kirkuk, killing one soldier, civilian

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Kirkuk, Iraq, Nov 24, SPA -- Militants attacked Iraqi NationalGuard forces in the northern city of Kirkuk, killing onesoldier and a civilian in the drive-by shooting, themilitary said Wednesday. The attackers struck after sundown Tuesday, firing fromtheir car on Iraqi forces helping a civilian with hisvehicle, the military said in a statement. Another Iraqi guardsman suffered injuries in the incidentand was evacuated by U.S. forces for treatment, themilitary said. Kirkuk is about 290 kilometers (180 miles) north ofBaghdad.--SPA1343 Local Time 1043 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/219341

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