WASHINGTON — The "vast majority" of remaining US troops in Iraq will be out by mid-December as the American military's withdrawal picks up pace, a US general said Thursday.
WASHINGTON — The White House said Wednesday it was "utterly false" that President Barack Obama and his vice president had not spoken with Iraqi leaders for months before reaching a troop withdrawal decision.
Iraqis voiced happiness on Saturday over President Barack Obama's declaration that US forces will leave by year-end, but some spoke of concern the pullout could further destabilise their country.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration denied a news report on Saturday it had made a final decision to pull almost all U.S. troops out of Iraq by a year-end withdrawal deadline.
Iraq is considering multiple options regarding the future of the US military presence, ranging from a limited mission to no trainers whatsoever, a top official told AFP on Monday.
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq is delaying handing over security to police in major cities over concerns that some forces were not ready to take on a stubborn insurgency as the last U.S. troops prepare to withdraw at the end of 2011.
