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U.S. War in Iraq Declared Officially Over

Pool photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais

 

American troops in Iraq before the ceremonies marking the end of their mission on Thursday.      

 BAGHDAD — The United States military officially declared an end to its mission in Iraq on Thursday even as violence continues to plague the country and the Muslim world remains distrustful of American power.