U.S. and Iraqis hit insurgents in all day fight

The conflict started in a corrupt area near Haifa Street in Downtown Baghdad. The battle between American and Iraqi troops against the insurgents lasted all through the night. The fight started when American and Iraqi forces tried to secure Haifa Street which is a two mile buolevard that cuts through the heart of Baghdad. Officials say that more than fifty insurgents were killed on this day Tuesday January 9, 2007. Written by: Marc Santora, The New York Times