U.S. says airstrikes, aid allowed Iraqis to escape
Thursday, August 14, 2014
EDGARTOWN, Mass. -- Crediting U.S. airstrikes and humanitarian aid, the Obama administration said Wednesday many trapped Iraqis have fled a mountain where they had sought refuge from militants, making it less likely the military would have to carry out a potentially dangerous rescue mission.
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