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Iraq's refusal to grant immunity to US troops remaining in the country beyond a yearend deadline has stalemated talks between the two sides over the extension of US forces' presence in the country. On Monday, a US defense official described the issue as a 'sticking point' in the negotiations, AFP reported. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the US administration was "looking at all the different options right now" to facilitate an immunity deal.