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Iraq’s cabinet approved the $118.6 billion budget in October, but infighting between Shi’ite, Sunni and Kurdish factions repeatedly scuttled attempts by lawmakers to pass the draft legislation in parliament. (AFP)


Shoe Attack on the Floor of Iraqi Parliament

Shoe Attack on the Floor of Iraqi Parliament

Baghdad, Asharq Al-Awsat—The approval of Iraq’s controversial 2013 budget yesterday was marred by further controversy after a physical altercation broke out between two rival MPs, Asharq Al-Awsat has learnt. The Iraqi parliament concluded its longest legislative...