U.S. commander says more international troops needed

Friday, September 5, 2003

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- More international troops are needed in Iraq to stave off threats ranging from al-Qaida terrorists to brewing ethnic and religious conflicts, the top U.S. commander said Thursday.

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