Clinton: US hopes Iraq government deal is close
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US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says the US hopes Iraq is finally close to forming a new government eight months after elections.
Speaking in Australia on Monday, Clinton would not confirm reports that the political factions in Iraq have reached a deal. She says she cannot comment until Iraq announces a deal. But Clinton added that the US hopes Iraq's political factions are near the end of their haggling. (AP)
