Iraqs new PM Abadi faces unity hurdle after Maliki exit
Haider al Abadi, named as Iraqs next prime minister, must unite Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish factions to form a cabinet within three weeks and address a humanitarian crisis while curbing the Sunni insurgency. He pledges government efficiency and integrity to salvage the country from security and political woes.
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Sunnis press for influence as Iraq grapples with government deadlock
Commenting on a country where forming a government stalls amid infighting, Sunni politicians push for more clout after disenfranchisement under al-Maliki's Shiite dominated government. The military also needs bolstering after collapse against the Islamic State advance, with Sunnis and Kurds largely excluded from key decisions. Retired Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmett notes their limited role in the Maliki government.
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EU pledges aid as Iraq crisis grows
In Brussels EU foreign ministers forge a united response to the Islamic militants advance in Iraq. They authorize direct arms deliveries to Kurdish fighters and pledge increased humanitarian aid. Several nations plan to air dozens of tons of relief to northern Iraq as refugees surge.
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