| The Iraqi Governing Council is to meet to try to finalise the composition of the interim government, due to assume power at the end of June. Many posts have already been filled, but differences remain over who should fill the largely ceremonial role of president. Most council members reportedly favour their current head, Ghazi Yawer. However, former foreign minister Adnan Pachachi is said to be strongly backed by the US-led authorities and the UN. Both men are from the Sunni minority. Council discussions started on Saturday and continued on Sunday with reports of sharp disagreements. US spokesman Dan Senor denied Washington was pressuring or urging any one candidate over another. |