In Major Reversal, Iraqi Kurds Offer To Freeze Their Independence Bid
Iraqi military forces have recently retaken control of areas held by Kurdish forces, such as the city of Kirkuk. Today's offer from the Kurdish government is not likely to defuse the crisis.
In a major turnaround, the Kurdish regional government in Iraq is offering to freeze the results of last month's controversial independence referendum.
The Iraqi government and other regional and international powers opposed the nonbinding vote, which was approved
