US troops foray into Baghdad, takes Saddams palaces

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News agency Reuters today reported that US forces burst into the heart of Baghdad and entered two palace complexes of Saddam.

However the report said the marines hit tough resistance at key bridges o­n the capital's eastern flank, with at least two marines dead and several wounded as they fought for the bridges.

Also, reports say that British military officers have found the body of "Chemical Ali", believed to be killed when two coalition fighter planes bombarded his house in Basra o­n Saturday.

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