Kerry: New Iraqi Government Vital in Fighting IS Militants

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry calls the Iraqi parliament's approval of a new unity government a "major milestone" for Iraq and a cornerstone of U.S. efforts against the Islamic State extremist group. Kerry said the government, which was approved Monday and will be led by new Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, has the potential to bring together all of Iraq's diverse communities and build the future its people desire. The United States has said a unity government...

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