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Obama authorizes $25 million in immediate military aid to Iraq - White House



    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama authorized $25 million (15.42 million pounds) in "immediate military assistance" on Wednesday for the Iraqi government and Kurdistan Regional Government to help with military education and training, according to a memorandum posted on the White House website.

    (Reporting by Roberta Rampton; Editing by Doina Chiacu)