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U.S. Accepts Proposed Changes to Iraq Security Deal

 
The U.S. notified Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki that it has accepted many of the changes proposed last week by the Iraqi cabinet on a long-term security agreement between the two countries, removing another stumbling block to a deal. (link)

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