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Iranian Prez Arrives in Iraq

Ahmadinejad visit deepens ties with neighbor

By Wesley Oliver, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 2, 2008 8:23 AM CST

(Newser) – In an historic visit, Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in Iraq today predicting “a new chapter” for relations between the two countries, despite a tense history and a feud with Baghdad’s American allies. Ahmadinejad, who won’t be protected by US forces... Read full story »

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