Obama arrives in Iraq

US presidential contender Barack Obama has arrived in Iraq where he will meet American commanders and troops in a war he has long opposed.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2008 - 08:37

US presidential contender Barack Obama has arrived in Iraq where he will meet American commanders and troops in a war he has long opposed.

Mr Obama is expected to meet General David Petraeus as well as Iraqi prime minister Nouri Maliki while in the country, although aides provided few details, citing security concerns.

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