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January 16, 2014

Iraqi PM Appeals for International Help as Violence Kills Dozens 
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Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has appealed for international
support amidst spiraling violence and a fight with militants. On
Wednesday, Maliki said he will need the world's help in a long campaign
against Sunni fighters, particularly the Islamic State of Iraq and the
Levant, an al-Qaeda group. Maliki's warning came as 86 people were
killed in attacks in Baghdad, Baquba and Mosul. Maliki has ruled out
reconciliation talks and is pursuing an offensive against Sunni
militants who have captured parts of Fallujah and Ramadi.

 

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