Iraq slams Washington’s decision to send more troops

A handout picture released by the US Department of Defense shows US Pentagon chief Ashton Carter speaking to troops during his visit to Baghdad on July 11, 2016. (AFP)

These are some of the headlines we are tracking for you in this edition of Press TV's Top 5:

  • The commander of Iraq’s volunteer forces has slammed Washington’s decision to send additional soldiers to Iraq, saying Iraqi forces are capable of defeating Daesh.
  • The United Nations says three-quarters of people in South Sudan are in need of humanitarian aid after several days of deadly fighting between forces loyal to the president and his VP.
  • President Barack Obama admits bias against racial minorities still remains in the US, saying that concerns of people who protest against police racial profiling cannot be dismissed.
  • Outgoing British Prime Minister David Cameron chairs his final cabinet meeting, as his successor Theresa May prepares to take over the job on Wednesday.
  • The death toll from days of violent clashes between Indian security forces and pro-independence protesters in Kashmir rises to at least 33. Press TV’s Shahana Butt reports from the region.

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