Iraq War News Updates -- December 22, 2008

Iraq MPs To Vote On Fate Of Non-US Foreign Troops -- AFP

BAGHDAD (AFP) — Iraqi lawmakers were set to vote on Monday on a resolution that will determine the fate of non-US foreign troops in the country, mainly British forces, when a UN mandate expires in 10 days' time.

The vote was scheduled after a last-ditch compromise between parliamentary leaders to ensure a decision is made before parliament goes into recess on Tuesday.

"Parliament will decide on whether to authorise the government to take all necessary steps to bring about the withdrawal of the British, Australian, Romanian, Salvadoran, Estonian and NATO troops completely from Iraq not later than July 31," a parliamentary official told AFP.

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