Reuters cameraman killed in Iraqi city

An Iraqi cameraman working for Reuters has been killed during fierce clashes between US forces and rebels in the western city…

An Iraqi cameraman working for Reuters has been killed during fierce clashes between US forces and rebels in the western city of Ramadi.

Dhia Najim (55) was covering fighting near his house in the Sunni Muslim city's Andalus district on Monday when he was shot in the head.

There was no immediate comment from the US military.

Mr Najim, who left a wife, three daughters and a son, worked as a freelance, supplying material to Reuters Television.

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The last footage received by Reuters from him today was shot from behind a red metal container in a dusty street. It shows smoke and flashes from explosions and gunfire down the street.