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Cautious hope as US generals plan to cement peace in Iraq

General Ray Odierno took command of US-led forces in Iraq yesterday, faced with the challenge of ensuring security gains do not unravel at a time when American troop levels are being cut.

TIM COCKS and IAN BRUCE

General Ray Odierno took command of US-led forces in Iraq yesterday, faced with the challenge of ensuring security gains do not unravel at a time when American troop levels are being cut.