Iraq bolsters defences as militants move nearer Baghdad

June 13, 2014 16:54

The Iraqi government bolstered Baghdad's defences today as jihadists pushed towards the capital and President Barack Obama said he was exploring all options to save Iraq's security forces from collapse.

Washington said US companies were evacuating hundreds of staff from a major air base north of Baghdad as the militants battled security forces just 80 kilometres from city limits.

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