Iraq asks United States for air support to counter rebels
2014/06/19 02:28:44 @Reuters: World News
BAGHDAD/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iraq has asked the United States for air support in countering Sunni rebels, the top U.S. general said on Wednesday, after the militants seized major cities in a lightning advance that has routed the Shi'ite-led government's army. [ VIEW FULL COVERAGE @Reuters: World News ]