Bush and Maliki press for reconciliation amid tensions
President Bush urged Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki to push stalled reform measures essential to political reconciliation. Maliki voiced frustration over civilian deaths caused by private U S security contractors. Both leaders spoke with careful diplomacy, signaling limited options as U S support remains vital to Maliki and Iraq's fragile governance.
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Congress tightens Iran sanctions over Ahmadinejad policy
Congress votes 397 16 to curb foreign investment in Iran's energy sector and bars presidential waivers, signaling bipartisan disapproval of President Ahmadinejad. Senate proposals urge designation of Iran's IRGC as a terrorist group, raising concerns about potential military implications.
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