British Troops in Iraq Begin Deployment
 
By RAWYA RAGEH, Associated Press Writer
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Nearly 800 British forces left their base in southern Iraq  on Wednesday, heading north toward Baghdad to replace U.S. troops who are expected to take part in an offensive against insurgent strongholds.

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