Tony Blair, new Iraqi prime minister begin turning security over to Iraqi forces
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair agreed with Iraq's new leadership Monday that Iraqi security forces would start assuming full responsibility for some provinces and cities next month, beginning a process leading to the eventual withdrawal of all coalition forces.
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