Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister Says The U.S. Is Still Needed

First Lt. Jared L. Towles, executive officer of Company A, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, speaks with a local Iraqi man during a census patrol. The unit was among those extended as part of President Bush's plan for Iraq. Cpl. Paul Robbins Jr. / Marine Corps

Iraq Official Says Country Still Needs U.S.
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BAGHDAD — Iraq's deputy prime minister said Saturday his country still needs the U.S. military to ensure security and warned that time is running out to approve a new security deal with Washington.

West of Baghdad, a suicide bomber killed eight people and wounded 17 more at a police checkpoint near the former Sunni insurgent stronghold of Ramadi in Anbar province, police said.

The bomber stepped out of his car at the checkpoint and blew up his explosive vest, said police Col. Yassin Duweich. Seconds later the car exploded, apparently detonated remotely by an accomplice nearby.

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My Comment: With President Bush .... the Iraqis knew where everyone stood. With President Obama .... they do not. Apprehension is now becoming the norm in Baghdad.