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BAGHDAD -- Iraq's chief spokesman acknowledged differences with the U.S. over a proposed long-term security agreement and pledged Sunday that the government will protect Iraqi sovereignty in ongoing talks with the Americans.
Australia became the latest member of the U.S.-led coalition to pull combat soldiers from Iraq, fulfilling an election promise that helped sweep Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to power in November.See the full content of this document
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Differences Mar U.S.-Iraqi Security Talks
Opposition has been growing in Iraq to the proposed security pact with the U.S., which will replace the current U.N. mandate and could provide for a long-term American military role in this country.
Much of the opposition comes from anti-American Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sa...See the full content of this document
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