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Mon 04 Apr 2003European markets rally as US enters BaghdadEuropean stock markets all reported strong openings today as US-led tanks and armoured vehicles launched an attack on central Baghdad.With investors pricing in a successful outcome for the coalition, the FTSE 100 was up over 2 per cent to 3917.00 at 09.20 a.m.