Iraqis Applaud US Exit, but Fears Linger

US troops quit Iraqi cities June 30; some see economic boon

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 21, 2009 1:01 PM CDT

(Newser) – Many Iraqis are looking forward to the departure of US troops from the country’s cities June 30—but what that means for security remains to be seen, Reuters reports. “Anyone who wants to fight them can go there and attack their bases without... Read full story »

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