ERBIL Shi'ite militia leader Hadi al-Amiri, one of the most powerful figures in Iraq, withdrew his candidacy for prime minister on Tuesday, putting the country one step closer to forming a government after months of political stagnation. Amiri heads the Fatih Aliance, an electoral bloc which came in second in May's inconclusive national election. (Reuters)
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Iraq Shi'ite paramilitary leader al-Amiri withdraws candidacy for PM
Sep 19, 2018
ERBIL Shi'ite militia leader Hadi al-Amiri, one of the most powerful figures in Iraq, withdrew his candidacy for prime minister on Tuesday, putting the country one step closer to forming a government after months of political stagnation. Amiri heads the Fatih Aliance, an electoral bloc which came in second in May's inconclusive national election. (Reuters)