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U.S. Military Tries New Approach in Iraq U.S. military planners are trying a more aggressive strategy against insurgents in Iraq. The new plan is designed to kill or capture militants, so they can not continue to fight.

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U.S. military planners are trying a new, more aggressive strategy against insurgents in Iraq.

The new plan goes beyond simply clearing out insurgent strongholds. It is designed to kill or capture militants, to prevent them from dispersing, regrouping and fighting again.

BBC Baghdad correspondent Andrew North talks with Anthony Brooks.