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Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki, center, waits for US Secretary of State John Kerry ahead of a meeting at the Prime Minister’s office in Baghdad, Iraq, on Monday, June 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Brendan Smialowski)

Iraq: Political divisions threaten to delay first parliament session

by Hamza Mustafa | Jun 29, 2014 | Middle East

Baghdad, Asharq Al-Awsat—Iraqi political blocs are facing sharp divisions over whether to hold or postpone the first session of parliament scheduled to take place on July 1 amid ongoing disagreements over the election of a new government, including the posts of...

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Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki gives a joint press conference with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon (unseen) in Baghdad about the situation in Iraq and Syria on January 13, 2014. (AFP/Ahmed Saad)

Iraqi PM Maliki facing rival Shi’ite bids for premiership

by Hamza Mustafa | Jun 28, 2014 | Middle East

Baghdad, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Shi’ite-led Iraqi National Alliance has put forward two alternative candidates to embattled Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki, who is seeking to secure a controversial third term in office. Maliki’s State of Law coalition,...

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Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki, center, waits for US Secretary of State John Kerry ahead of a meeting at the Prime Minister’s office in Baghdad, Iraq, on Monday, June 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Brendan Smialowski)

Iraq: Maliki facing deadline to drop premiership bid

by Hamza Mustafa | Jun 26, 2014 | Middle East

Baghdad, Asharq Al-Awsat—Prominent Iraqi Shi’a parties have given the ruling State of Law coalition until the end of Thursday to drop its nomination of Nuri Al-Maliki for a controversial third term as prime minister or face rival leadership bids from within the...

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Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki casting his vote at a polling station in Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone on April 30, 2014. (AFP PHOTO / ALI AL-SAADI)

Iraq: Key Shi’ite coalitions urge withdrawal of Maliki’s bid for third premiership

by Hamza Mustafa | Jun 5, 2014 | Middle East

Baghdad, Asharq Al-Awsat—Rival Shi’ite political blocs have reiterated their strong opposition to Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki’s bid for a third term in office, amid claims by each side that they secured the majority required to form a government. The...

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Iraqi policemen on a foot patrol in central Baghdad, Iraq, Monday, May 19, 2014. (AP Photo/ Karim Kadim)

Iraq: National Alliance could be reformed as Maliki eyes third term

by Hamza Mustafa | May 21, 2014 | Middle East

Baghdad, Asharq Al-Awsat—Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki has called for the formation of a majority government under the leadership of his Shi’ite political bloc, signaling a bid for a third term in office, amid opposition from major Shi’ite rivals. The State of...