Bush, Brown Back UN Iraq Force

Security Council resolution could mark beginning of exit strategy

Posted Aug 3, 2007 8:09 AM CDT

(Newser) – The US and UK have circulated a draft resolution to the UN Security Council that would greatly increase the UN's role in Iraq, writes the Times of London. The resolution follows Bush and Brown's meeting at Camp David and is seen as a step towards... Read full story »

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Security Council resolution could mark beginning of exit strategy

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