Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki

Iraq News: Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to Step Aside

The new prime minister-elect will attempt to rebuild a divided and violent Iraq. One crisis in Iraq has been averted after the current prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, agreed to step down and allow his chosen successor to take the reigns of power.

Iraqi PM Maliki Resists Ouster as Western Nations, Iran Rally Around Abadi

By Paola Hernández
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki refuses to step down, despite the U.S., E.U. and Iranian support for prime minister-designate Haider al-Abadi.

U.S. Supports New Iraqi Prime Minister, Promises Economic, Military Aid

By Paola Hernández
The United States has propped up a new Iraqi prime minister, but the current Prime Minister, Nouri al-Maliki, refuses to give up his post.

ISIS Militants Seize More Iraqi Towns As Refugees Flee to Mountains

By Paola Hernández
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has made gains in Iraq, causing ethnic and religious minorities to flee the the mountains, where they face starvation and dehydration.

Russia Supplies Iraq With Combat Aircraft to Aid in Fight Against ISIS Militants

By Paola Hernández
Russia has supplied Iraq with combat planes to help the country fight jihadist militants who have seized cities in Northern Iraq.

John Kerry Travels to Iraq, Holds Talks With Leaders as ISIS Militants Continue Takeover

By Paola Hernández
Secretary of State John Kerry held talks Monday with Iraqi leaders about the recent militant takeover of many Iraqi towns.

Jihadist Groups, Terrorist Network and Movement: ISIS Seizes 2 Iraqi Border Towns, Shiite Militia Marches Against Militants

By Paola Hernández
Sunni ISIS militants seized two border towns in Iraq on Saturday. Sunni jihadists captured two strategically located towns in Iraq's western Anbar province Saturday as government forces and armed Shiite militiamen failed to stave off the militants.

Islamist Rebels Seize Control of Former Chemical Weapons Facility in Iraq

By Paola Hernández
Islamist militants of the ISIS group seized a former chemical weapons complex northwest of Baghdad Friday.
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