Across the World: Iraq

Biden visits officials

Vice President Joe Biden met the top American military commander and diplomat on Friday as he made his first visit to Iraq after being appointed to oversee the administration's Iraq policy.

During his visit, Biden will meet with President Jalal Talabani and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Wearing a tan suit and suede combat boots, he had breakfast on Friday with Gen. Ray Odierno and Ambassador Christopher Hill, America's top soldier and diplomat in Iraq.