Iraqi PM Urges Fallujah Residents to Expel Al-Qaida -- Voice of America
Iraq's prime minister has urged residents and tribes in the besieged city of Fallujah to "expel" al-Qaida-linked militants in order to preempt a military offensive that officials said could be launched within days.
Nouri al-Maliki's message on state television came as dozens of families were fleeing the city Monday in fear of a major showdown.
Later, in Washington, White House spokesperson Jay Carney said the United States is accelerating its military sales and deliveries to Iraq to help the country fight al-Qaida-linked Islamist insurgents.
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MIDDLE EAST
WH: U.S. providing Iraq with military equipment to fight insurgents.
Blasts rock Baghdad as military tries to regain control of Anbar province.
Iraqi press divided over Maliki's handling of crisis.
Syrian rebels' fight with al-Qaida group spreads. Syria conflict: Rebel-on-rebel clashes spread in north.
Syria violence blocks inspectors from chemical-arms stocks.
Iran rejects U.S. suggestion of Syrian peace talks role.
34 wounded evacuated from north Yemen clashes.
Hamas allows Fatah members back into Gaza.
Kerry ends Mideast trip without framework deal.
Turkey's Erdogan says not opposed to military coup plot retrials.
Thousands of books, manuscripts torched in fire at historic Lebanese library.
ASIA
China destroys 6 tons of ivory in landmark move.
Bangladesh PM open for talks if unrest ends.
Imran Khan, a Pakistani provincial leader, complicates NATO plans for Afghanistan.
Japan wants talks with China, Korea on war shrine.
Afghanistan to free 88 prisoners despite US objection.
Afghanistan girl wearing suicide vest detained.
Blast 'kills nine' in Pakistan's Khyber agency.
North Korea frustrated at lack of interest from South to peace overture.
North Korean execution by dog story likely came from satire.
Dennis Rodman arrives in North Korea with his all-star basketball team and declares that the country 'isn't that bad'.
South Korea calls for reunions of separated families.
Thai economy at risk as political rivals vow mass rallies.
Thai army dismisses military coup rumor.
AFRICA
Ivory Coast leader urges end to militia attacks.
Gunmen kill 30 in central Nigerian village attack. Gunmen raid central Nigerian village: police, witnesses.
Security tight as Egypt Christians mark Christmas.
Egypt's army chief Sisi seen edging closer to presidential bid.
Half of Central African Republic's people displaced, need aid; 100,000 jam Bangui airport. Nearly a million flee violence in Central African Republic.
Tunisian army shells militant mountain hideouts.
Sudan’s President Bashir visits South Sudan Monday. S Sudan conflict: Sudan president to meet Salva Kiir.
South Sudan peace talks stall amid fresh clashes in Juba.
Critical South Sudan talks begin in hopes of halting descent 'into collapse'.
S Sudan and Sudan 'consult on oil field force'.
UN peacekeepers toil in South Sudan and Central African Republic.
Libya restarts southern oil field amid ongoing blockade. Libya navy blocks oil tanker at mutinous eastern port.
Russian ship held by Senegalese navy in fishing dispute.
EUROPE
Orthodox Christmas 2014: Russian, Serbian and more churches celebrate the holiday.
Former Romanian PM sentenced to jail for corruption.
Germany's Angela Merkel fractures pelvis in skiing accident.
Monster waves slam into UK after US storm.
US offers ‘closer cooperation’ on security, Russia vows Olympics are safe.
Basque Eta ex-inmates recognise 'damage' from violence.
Most Spaniards want King to abdicate: Poll.
Khodorkovsky leaves Germany for Switzerland.
Welcome to London, the most expensive city in the world: Soaring rent and petrol prices drive capital above New York and Paris in terms of costs of essentials.
Schumacher condition remains 'stable but critical'.
AMERICAS
Canada PM predicts Keystone pipeline 'will proceed'.
Janet Yellen confirmed as next Federal Reserve chief.
Malvinas: Argentina calls UK a lion that 'no longer frightens' and insists on dialogue.
Record-breaking cold grips Chicago.
Icy weather threatens oil output from Texas to North Dakota.
Factbox: Key issues that will help define Congress in 2014.
Brazil World Cup prep running behind, says FIFA chief.
Brazil World Cup: Government moves against 'abusive' air fares.
US Coast Guard ice breaker to help trapped Russian, Chinese ships.
Nicaragua canal construction 'will not begin until 2015'.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Group run by al Qaeda terrorist invited to brief Dems on drone policy.
'Jihad Jane' gets 10 years in plot to kill artist.
Hagel discusses terrorist attacks with Russian counterpart.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Bitcoin crosses $1,000 on Zynga move.
T-Mobile to buy Verizon Wireless spectrum in $3.3 billion deal.
Boeing delivers record 648 jets in 2013; likely top planemaker.
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