Iraq to take control of armed forces command

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BAGHDAD -- Iraq is set to take control of its armed forces command today, a major step on its painful path toward independence and an essential move before international troops can eventually withdraw.

Despite the progress, there was more bloodshed as at least 36 people were killed across the country in car bombs, mortar attacks, and drive-by shootings. Police also found 29 bodies.

``This is such a huge, significant event that's about to occur tomorrow," Major General William Caldwell, US military spokesman, said yesterday of the shift in the Iraqi command. ``If you go back and you map out significant events that have occurred in this government's formation in taking control of the country, tomorrow is gigantic."

Update: It's official.