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CNN.com - U.S. returns sovereignty to Iraq - Jun 28, 2004 |
 | | The official handover of sovereignty occurred at 10:26 a.m. |
 | | During a swearing-in ceremony shortly after the handover, Allawi and other members of the new government placed their hands on the Koran and promised to serve with sincerity and impartiality. |
 | | Asked by reporters attending the handover ceremony why the event was stepped up by two days, an Iraqi official said Allawi requested it because "every day matters" and Iraqi leaders were ready to crack down on violence. |
| www.cnn.com /2004/WORLD/meast/06/28/iraq.handover/index.html (948 words) |