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Iraq poll law step toward U.S. withdrawal: Obama (Reuters)

 
Reuters - President Barack Obama said on Sunday the approval of a long-delayed election law by Iraq's parliament would allow the polls to go ahead early next year and pave the way for the withdrawal of U.S. forces. (link)

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