Pentagon chief questions Iraqi will to fight in Ramadi
Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Iraqi forces showed no will to fight in Ramadi, despite outnumbering ISIL. The remark undercuts Obama strategy to rely on Iraqi ground forces, prompting questions about sectarian divides and the capacity to hold territory without U.S. combat troops. White House stresses extended training and patience as Ramadi’s loss underscores weaknesses.
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Cameron tours Europe to curb EU control ahead of referendum
British Prime Minister David Cameron plans visits to Denmark the Netherlands France Germany and Poland to urge reduced EU political powers on migration and welfare. France and Germany push closer economic cooperation as Juncker backs a euro unity move.
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Cameron seeks best deal as EU summit nears
Cameron presses a mandate to secure the best deal for British people ahead of the June EU summit. He will meet Merkel and Hollande as Denmark and the Netherlands weigh reform options while Poland and Austria signal cautious openness to changes not requiring treaty edits.
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Nigeria to pay $800 million to end fuel crisis
Nigeria's outgoing government agrees to an $800 million debt payment to oil suppliers to quell a months long fuel crisis as airports clog and fuel lines stretch for miles. The nation, Africa's top oil producer, faces severe diesel shortages and a collapsing power grid ahead of President elect Buhari's inauguration.
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Merkel presses Greece bailout talks amid looming default
In Riga Latvia Angela Merkel and Francois Hollande urged urgent work with Greece and its creditors as a June 5 deadline nears for IMF repayment. Tsipras voiced optimism for a stable long term solution while Syriza factions push back against bailout demands.
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