Iraq's Maliki Calls on Local Tribes to Fight Militants

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has called on local tribes in Anbar province to fight the Islamic militants who took control in the cities of Fallujah and Ramadi.Mr. Maliki urged tribal leaders Wednesday to "come to their senses and take the right side" in the struggle for power in those areas, which are dominated by Sunni Muslims. While government forces are poised outside Fallujah, Mr. Maliki said his forces will not attack if local leaders battle the al Qaida-linked...

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