At least 28 people are killed in a clash in Hawija . - The Iraqi government announces that it will not allow the United States to use its bases for military operations against Iraq. Al Qaeda in Iraq has claimed responsibility for some past attacks . Two Sunni Cabinet members -- Minister of Education Mohammed Tameem and Minister of Science and Technology Abdul Karim al-Samarrai -- have submitted their resignations in protest over the actions by security forces , their offices said . A number of attacks have targeted the Sunnis recently .
At least 28 people are killed in a clash in Hawija . - The Iraqi government announces that it will not allow the United States to use its bases for military operations against Iraq. Al Qaeda in Iraq has claimed responsibility for some past attacks . A number of attacks have targeted the Sunnis recently .