Iraq’s legislative body elected a new leader Sunday in a move that some lawmakers say could pave the way for critical votes on major issues. The parliament elected Ayad al-Samarraie, a senior member of one the country’s top Sunni political parties, the Iraqi Islamic Party
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Iraqi Cabinet presses for ‘Chemical Ali’s’ execution
The Iraqi Cabinet pressed the presidential council Tuesday to ratify court-ordered executions for several former Iraqi officials convicted of crimes against humanity, including the ex-general known as "Chemical Ali," a government spokesman said.