Despite New Mission, US Troops Still In The Fight In Iraq -- Yahoo News/AFP
WASHINGTON (AFP) – US troops will still be in combat and taking on Islamist militants in Iraq even as the American military moves to an "advise and assist" role with a smaller force, officials said Thursday.
The withdrawal of the last US combat brigade on Thursday was hailed as a symbolic moment for the controversial American presence in Iraq, more than seven years since the invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein.
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MIDDLE EAST
No rejoicing in Iraq as U.S. combat mission ends.
Al Qaeda claims responsibility for attack in Iraq.
Israelis and Palestinians to resume talks, officials say.
New restrictions provoke unusually strong wave of criticism among Jordanians.
Iran's supreme leader: No negotiations with US.
ASIA
Foreigners boost insurgency in east Afghanistan.
Report: Russia leases sub, trains Indian navy crew.
Taiwan approves historic trade deal with China.
Australian election set to be closest in 50 years.
AFRICA
In South Africa, strike reportedly erupts into chaos.
How did al-Shabab emerge from the chaos of Somalia?
Guinea-Bissau 'ashamed of incompetent reputation'.
Benin MPs want president impeached over fraud scandal.
EUROPE
French Roma deportations: dissent within Sarkozy's party.
Russian base in Armenia to stay through 2044.
Medvedev lifts emergency status in three Russian regions affected by wildfires.
Greek budget cuts are enough to meet deficit target, risks remain, EU says.
AMERICAS
Scientists say Gulf oil to linger, Obama's estimates rosy.
Doubts about Wyclef Jean's eligibility for Haiti president surface. Wyclef Jean reportedly excluded from list of Haiti presidential candidates.
Colombia court rules against U.S. military agreement.
Mexico under siege: Business heads plead as drug gangs terrorize wealthy city.
Arizona fugitive and fiancee arrested at campsite.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Pakistan: Lack of terror convictions hurts fight.
UK warns Libya over Lockerbie bomber anniversary.
Somalia's al-Shabab: A global or local movement?
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
As California budget deadlock drags, state set to pay steep price.
BP settlements may shield top defendants: report.
Germany's economy 'to grow by 3%'.
Canadian economic growth 'slows' amid drop in housing.
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