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Under the bus, Maliki
Iraqi PM-designate Wins Support of US, Iran

International backing grew for Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Haider al-Abadi, picked Monday to form a new government in Baghdad.

The United States, Saudi Arabia and Iran have also voiced new support for Abadi, countering incumbent Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's push to extend his eight-year rule with a third term.
Posted by: OldSpook 2014-08-12
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