Thursday, January 13, 2011

Vice President Biden Is In Iraq To Discuss US Troop Withdrawals

Vice President Joe Biden (2nd L) is escorted to his vehicle by Pakistan's State Minister for Foreign Affairs Nawabzada Malik Amad Khan (3rd L) upon his arrival to Rawalpindi January 12, 2011. Credit: Reuters/Adrees Latif

Biden Visits Iraq For Talks On Future Relationship -- Washington Post

BAGHDAD - Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Baghdad on an unannounced visit early Thursday for talks expected to focus on America's future relationship with Iraq beyond the scheduled December 2011 deadline for the departure of U.S. troops.

Biden will meet with Iraqi leaders for the first time since the formation of a new Iraqi government last month opened the door to discussions on the politically sensitive subject.

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More News On Vice President Biden's Visit To Iraq

Biden and Maliki say they are still committed to troop withdrawal by end of year -- Washington Post
Biden In Baghdad, With Troop Talks On Agenda -- Radio Free Europe
Biden stresses bilateral ties in surprise visit to Iraq -- CNN
Vice President Biden Arrives in Baghdad to Meet with Iraqi Political Leaders -- ABC News
Biden Touches Down in Baghdad; Will Meet with Unity Government -- FOX News
Biden in Iraq for Talks on US Troop Withdrawal -- Voice of America
Vice President Biden flies into Iraq -- Reuters
US Vice President in Iraq for talks on US troops -- Sify News
Biden: Iraq's success in US interest -- Stars And Stripes/AP
Deadly bombs mar Biden's Iraq visit -- Al Jazeera

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