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U.S., Iraqi Officials Question Terms of Draft Security Deal

Oct. 18, 2008
BAGHDAD, Oct. 17 -- A number of senior Iraqi and U.S. politicians expressed strong reservations Friday about the terms of a draft agreement that gives Iraq the "primary right" -- subject to U.S. acquiescence -- to try American soldiers accused of serious crimes committed during off-duty...
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