Iraq appeals for US air strikes on advancing militants
Baghdad asked Washington Wednesday to carry out air strikes on militants who attacked Iraq's main oil refinery and seized more territory...
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US Army opens probe into ex-POW Bergdahl’s disappearance
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French arms exports to top 7 bn euros in 2014: minister
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Break over, Obama returns to Iraq nightmare
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US, Iran may use nuclear talks to discuss Iraq
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