Radical Shiites blast US decision

Last updated: December 14, 2008 | 21:30

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Najaf: US plans to keep support troops in Iraqi cities beyond a June 2009 pullback target date were seized on by radical Shiites on Sunday as proof of Washington's intention to cheat on a landmark security deal with Baghdad.

A top US military official said on Saturday that troops would remain in a support and training role after a June 30 deadline.

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