Iraq's al-Maliki ends bid to return as prime minister after US pressure over Iran ties
Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has dropped his bid to return to power following US pressure over his close ties to Iran.
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Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has dropped his bid to return to power following US pressure over his close ties to Iran.
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