Biden urges Iraq reconciliation

Mr Biden marked Independence Day with US troops in Baghdad

The US vice-president has marked American Independence Day in Baghdad, urging Iraqi leaders to do more to encourage political reconciliation.

President Barack Obama has charged Joe Biden with overseeing the American departure from Iraq.

Earlier this week, US forces completed their withdrawal from Iraqi towns and cities, in preparation for a full departure by 2011.

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