Coordination Framework urging parliamentary session to complete gov't formation: Iraqi MP

The Iraqi parliament approved Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's government program in May and confirmed 14 ministers of 23 during a session attended by 270 lawmakers.

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New Iraqi gov't open to US investment, seeks to restrain non-state actors: Coordination Framework chief

"When the Americans are engaged in the Iraqi interest, the Iraqi state would have a strong justification for this relationship that the pathway is not only security or investment or one that makes Iraq a launchpad for aggression on other countries," said Abbas al-Amiri.

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Coordination Framework set to hold another meeting to finalize PM pick

Iraq’s ruling Shiite Coordination Framework is set to hold another meeting to finalize its pick for the prime minister nominee, as political differences persist over the selection process.

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Iraqi President urges Coordination Framework to present PM nominee

According to the constitutional timeline, the prime minister must be nominated within 15 days following the election of the new President, with the deadline in this case expiring on April 26.

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Coordination Framework to meet on Iraqi premiership despite uncertainties

“The disagreements are still centered around the mechanism for resolution and the principle of the compromise candidate, indicating that the failure to reach a unified formula has led to the suspension of negotiations,” Wael al-Rikabi, a member of Maliki's coalition, told Iraq’s state-run al-Sabah newspaper.

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Why the US should not support a Sudani second term

As Iraq's Shiite Coordination Framework seemingly edges away from Nouri al-Maliki and to incumbent PM Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani for a second term, the US must consider major issues during his premiership before supporting his continued tenure.

Mohammed A. Salih

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Coordination Framework to meet to finalize Iraqi PM nomination

Iraq’s Coordination Framework is set to convene on Monday to try to finalize its nominee for prime minister, with allies signaling growing momentum behind prime minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani while divisions over alternative candidates remain.

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Maliki remains PM candidate for Coordination Framework: Spox

Iraq’s Coordination Framework has not changed Nouri al-Maliki as its officially announced candidate for prime minister, Husham al-Rikabi, his media director, said on Sunday.

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Over 100 killed in attacks on security, military forces: Iraq’s Coordination Framework

Iraq’s ruling Shiite Coordination Framework said attacks have killed more than 100 security and military personnel, while renewing its rejection of violations of Iraqi sovereignty and calling to keep the country out of regional conflicts.

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