June 19, 2014 9:53 AM
Iraq urges US to launch air strikes against militants; Fate of 40 kidnapped Indians unknown
Iraq has formally requested United States to launch airstrikes against militants advancing to the capital Baghdad.The move has come at a time when the militants shelled and seized the largest Iraqi oil refinery in Baiji and made gains in Baquba, around 60 kilometers from Baghdad.Iraqi Prime Minister...