Saturday, May 29, 2010

Iraq's al-Maliki says he's only party PM nominee



BAGHDAD - Iraq's prime minister said Saturday he is the only nominee from his political party to run the nation's next government, rejecting suggestions of a consensus candidate to satisfy those concerned about his leadership. Nouri al-Maliki's comments revealed an unwillingness to budge in negotiations with his Shiite partners over forming Iraq's likely next government despite a process that has dragged on in the nearly three months since the March 7 election left the country without a clear winner. Other Shiite political groups and religious leaders whose support al-Maliki is depending on have...

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