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Breaking: al-Maliki to stand down
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-28798033Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki has agreed to step aside, ending political deadlock in Baghdad as the government struggles against insurgents.
His replacement, Haider al-Abadi, has already been asked by Iraq's president to form a new government.
Mr Maliki was under intense pressure to make way for Mr Abadi, a deputy speaker of parliament.
An offensive led by Islamic State (IS) rebels in the north has triggered a security and humanitarian crisis.
His replacement, Haider al-Abadi, has already been asked by Iraq's president to form a new government.
Mr Maliki was under intense pressure to make way for Mr Abadi, a deputy speaker of parliament.
An offensive led by Islamic State (IS) rebels in the north has triggered a security and humanitarian crisis.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/14/maliki-stands-down_n_5679590.html
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