Hundreds Protest Woman's Arrest in Iraq

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http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040113/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq&cid=540&ncid=716

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FALLUJAH, Iraq - Chanting anti-American slogans, hundreds of people demonstrated Tuesday to protest the arrest of a young woman in Fallujah, the third Iraqi city to explode in public anger against the U.S.-led occupation in as many days.

In the capital Baghdad, mortar shells exploded late Monday, shattering windows and causing minor damage to homes in the east of the city. At least two projectiles exploded near center city hotels favored by Westerners but caused no casualties.

Relatives said a 17-year-old newlywed, who was married six days ago, was alone at home Monday when she was taken away by U.S. troops and kept in custody for five hours before being freed unharmed.

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Hundreds of people poured into the streets of Fallujah on Monday night after hearing the news and continued demonstrating Tuesday, shouting "Bush, you coward!" and "Release our woman!" They dispersed without incident by noon.