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Congress has been complaining to the Bush administration that it isn't getting enough information about ongoing talks on the future of the U.S. presence in iraq. Some lawmakers worry that they may not have a say in a pact — and that a deal could tie the hands of the next U.S. president.

On the campaign trail, Obama speaks about the role of fathers while McCain says the U.S. is making progress in iraq.

Veteran reporter Patrick Cockburn broke the story of Bush's secret iraq plan. He explains its terrible implications for Iraqi sovereignty.

Talks are expected to focus on wars in iraq and Afghanistan and on Iran's suspect nuclear program

The United States recently changed laws making it easier for employees of U.S. companies in iraq to apply for asylum. Among those affected are the Iraqi employees of National public Radio. Iraqis who want to leave the country talk about decisions they're facing.

LONDON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush and British Prime minister Gordon Brown will present a united front against Iran's nuclear ambitions Monday and seek to dispel media suggestions of a rift over troop levels in iraq.

(CNSNews.com) - U.S. causalities in iraq's once-volatile Anbar Province have dropped in recent months to the lowest levels since the U.S. invasion in March 2003, a fact some analysts attribute to the success of the 2004 Battle of Fallujah and the more recent 'surge' strategy that increased U.S. troops in the province.