Bush vows U S will complete Iraq mission amid mounting challenges
President Bush affirmed the Iraq mission will continue until objectives are met despite midterm losses and calls for shifts. He urged Maliki to outline a strategy to curb sectarian violence while warning Iran and Syria against meddling. NATO Afghan talks split over expanding troops but the mission remains key, with Germany cautious yet Canada and Poland ramping up as NATO aims to hand over security to Afghan forces in time.
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UN extends Iraq troop mandate for one year
The UN Security Council unanimously extended the multinational force in Iraq for one year starting Dec 31. The action follows Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki seeking more time to assume security duties and foresees a review by June 15. As of now, at least 2,881 U.S. military deaths are noted.
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