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BATTLE FOR THE GULF - A Summer Cloud

12th - Higher Ed
At the end of the Iran-Iraq War, Iraq was close to bankruptcy because of President Saddam Hussein’s military spending and his attempts to build nuclear weapons. The U.S. had sided with Saddam Hussein during Iraq's eight-year war with...
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Iraq crisis: Top Shia leader to avoid politics

9th - Higher Ed
A show of dismay, Iraq's highest Shia leader gives politicians silent treatment amid major political stalemate.
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Iraqi president says PM will be replaced if replacement is found

9th - Higher Ed
Iraq's president says the prime minister has agreed to stand down if right replacement is found.
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Iraqi President Salih appoints Adnan al-Zurfi as new PM-designate

9th - Higher Ed
Former Najaf governor has 30 days to form a cabinet which must then be approved by Iraq's Parliament.
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Mohammed Allawi appointed new Iraq PM, protesters reject him

9th - Higher Ed
Ex-minister named as Iraq prime minister-designate, but anti-government demonstrators say he is part of ruling elite.