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New deputy prime minister in Iraq's Cabinet under US sanctions

Iraq's parliament has appointed ministers to vacant Cabinet posts, including a deputy prime minister under U.S. sanctions. Laith al-Khazali, the new deputy prime minister, is linked to the Iran-backed Asaib Ahl al-Haq militia. He was arrested by U.S. forces i…

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New deputy prime minister in Iraq's Cabinet under US sanctions

Iraq's parliament has appointed ministers to vacant Cabinet posts, including a deputy prime minister under U.S. sanctions. Laith al-Khazali, the new deputy prime minister, is linked to the Iran-backed Asaib Ahl al-Haq militia. He was arrested by U.S. forces i…

BAGHDAD (AP) Iraqs parliament voted Thursday to appoint ministers to previously vacant Cabinet posts and complete the countrys government - including a deputy prime minister who is under U.S. sanctio…

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