IRAQ: US launches largest air assault since invasion
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP): UNITED STATES forces yesterday launched what was termed the largest air assault since the U.S.-led invasion, targeting insurgent strongholds north of the capital, the U.S. military said. The American troops were joined by the Iraqi...
MIDEAST: Hamas to present new government by Monday
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP): HAMAS WRAPPED up coalition talks yesterday after failing to reach agreement with other parties and said it would form a government by itself, a move likely to deepen the international isolation of the Palestinian Authority.
UNITED STATES: Talks with Iran on Iraq?
WASHINGTON (Reuters): THE WHITE HOUSE said yesterday that the United States is open to holding talks with Iran about stabilising Iraq after the Islamic republic responded to prior offers from Washington for a dialogue.
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