Coalition incorrectly announces Baghdad, Kurd cease-fire

By SUSANNAH GEORGE
Associated Press
BAGHDAD — The spokesperson for the U.S.-led Coalition said he incorrectly announced a cease-fire had been reached between the Iraqi central government and the country’s Kurdish minority.
While talks are ongoing and clashes have temporarily ceased, an official cease-fire had not been declared Friday, Col. Ryan Dillon said, despite his earlier statement.
Escalating tensions between Irbil and Baghdad erupted into violence earlier this month following