Iraq's President names Ali al-Zaidi as Prime Minister-designate, ending a months-long political deadlock following pressure from the United States.
Iraq's President has appointed Ali al-Zaidi as the new Prime Minister-designate, ending a months-long political deadlock in the country. The appointment follows pressure from the United States and the withdrawal of Nouri al-Maliki from the candidacy.
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Iraq's President has appointed Ali al-Zaidi as the new Prime Minister-designate, ending a months-long political deadlock in the country. The appointment follows pressure from the United States and the withdrawal of Nouri al-Maliki from the candidacy.
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