January 2007 > Wednesday 17th January 2007

Bush defends boost to Iraq troops

President Bush defends his decision to send more US troops to Iraq, after 70 people die in twin blasts in Baghdad.

US President George W Bush has defended his decision to commit thousands more troops to the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, in a drive to end sectarian violence....more

Published05:02:33 on Wednesday 17th January 2007
International Date:2007-01-17
UK Full Date:17/01/2007
UK Short Date:17/01/07

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