Iraq’s PM to begin forming new Cabinet
BAGHDAD – An official in the Iraqi president’s office says the president will officially ask incumbent Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to form the next government. The long-awaited announcement, which is expected on Thursday, is part of a deal to end an eight-month deadlock over who would lead the country following the inconclusive March 7 elections. The official from President Jalal Talabani’s office spoke on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to speak to the media. Al-Maliki will then have 30 days to form his Cabinet – a challenging task considering the competing interests vying for power in Iraq. The new government is…
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