Iraq Taps Businessman, Ali al-Zaidi, to Form New Government

After months of tensions and pressure from both the U.S. and Iran, Ali al-Zaidi, a businessman, was named as prime minister-designate.

By Ephrat Livni

Iraq president nominates Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate

The announcement came shortly after the Coordination Framework endorsed Zaidi as its candidate. Zaidi will now have 30 days to form a government – a daunting task in a country where constitutional deadlines are rarely respected.

Iraqi president names Shia bloc candidate Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate

Choice of al-Zaidi breaks a months-long deadlock after Trump opposed appointment of pro-Iran former PM al-Maliki.

Iraq’s president ask PM-designate Ali al-Zaidi to form government

Iraq’s president on Monday tasked businessman Ali al-Zaidi with forming a government after he was nominated prime minister by the country’s dominant parliamentary bloc. Zaidi is a political newcomer and has never before held a government post.

By FRANCE 24

Iraq’s Shi’ite alliance names Ali al-Zaidi as PM nominee - The Straits Times

Iraq’s Shi’ite alliance names Ali al-Zaidi as PM nominee  The Straits Times

Iraqi president nominates Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate

Iraq's newly elected president nominated businessman Ali al-Zaidi as the country's prime minister-designate Monday, after the country's leaders yielded to US pressure not to support the bid of a former premier close to Iran. The Coordination Framework, an alliance of Shia factions with varying links to Iran, had initially backed powerbroker Nouri al-Maliki to become the country's next premier, but an ultimatum by US President Donald Trump left Iraqi leaders looking elsewhere. For weeks, they wer

By The Korea Herald

Iraqi President Nominates Ali al-Zaidi As PM-Designate

Iraq's newly elected president nominated businessman Ali al-Zaidi as the country's prime minister-designate on Monday, after the country's leaders yielded to US pressure not to support the bid of...

Iraq’s ruling bloc nominates Ali al-Zaidi for PM after Maliki withdrawal

Iraq’s dominant Shiite alliance on Monday nominated businessman Ali al-Zaidi as its candidate for prime minister, replacing veteran powerbroker Nouri al-Maliki in a move that could...

Iraqi president nominates Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate

Iraq’s president has nominated businessman Ali al-Zaidi as the country’s new Iraqi prime minister-designate, following an endorsement from the main Shia al Read More: https://punchng.com/iraqi-president-nominates-ali-al-zaidi-as-pm-designate/

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Kurdish leaders welcome Ali al-Zaidi nomination as Iraq PM - rudaw.net

Kurdish leaders welcome Ali al-Zaidi nomination as Iraq PM  rudaw.net

Iraqi president nominates Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate

Iraq's newly elected president nominated businessman Ali al-Zaidi as the country's prime minister-designate on Monday, after he was endorsed by the country's main Shia alliance. The post Iraqi president nominates Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Romanian PM accuses Social Democrats of ‘blowing up’ government amid joint no-confidence motion with AUR

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Constitutional revision: the Prime Minister can now preside over the Council of Ministers! - Seneweb

Constitutional revision: the Prime Minister can now preside over the Council of Ministers!  Seneweb