Troops may stay in Mosul, Baqubah beyond June 30
(NEWSER) - The US may have to ignore the June 30 deadline for US troops to pull out of Iraqi cities if al-Qaeda is to be defeated, America's top commander in Iraq tells the Times of London. Gen. Ray Odierno believes the military can stick to most of the withdrawal timetable, but he plans to consult with Iraqi authorities about keeping troops in Mosul and Baqubah. More»
