Kurdish leaders in Baghdad seek settlement talks
Rebel sources report Kurdish leaders began Baghdad talks Friday with Saddam Hussein open to discussing any outcome except secession. Refugee crises in northern Iraq spur engagement as U N Security Council members discussed guarantees. U S and allies constraint remain. Leaders named Jalal Talabani Matheervan Barzani Sami Abdul-Rahman Rasou Mamend.
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Marines start refugee camp setup for Kurds in Iraq
US Marines landed near Silopi and built the first center for Kurdish refugees inside Iraqi territory at Zakho. About 400 Marines erected tents without incident as security teams prepare to protect humanitarian work. Officials say camps will be temporary and handed to UN or civilian groups later.
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