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Deadly political divisions raise risks for Kurdistan

Rivalries between political leaders in Sulaimaniya have exploded into violence and undermined relations between Iraqi Kurdistan’s two ruling parties at a key political moment.
Bafel Talabani (left) and Lahur Talabany (right) at a Patriotic Union of Kurdistan party gathering on June 15, 2021. (Source: PUK Media)
Jul 2, 2013

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: July 2, 2013

Beyond the Headlines features a raw translation of Cabinet decisions, as made public in Arabic by the media office of the Council of Ministers.

Jun 26, 2013

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: June 25, 2013

Beyond the Headlines features a raw translation of Cabinet decisions, as made public in Arabic by the media office of the Council of Ministers.

Jun 10, 2013

Maliki’s Erbil visit opens door to oil talks

Meeting in Erbil for the first time in almost three years, PM Maliki and KRG President Barzani stress a new atmosphere of cooperation that could renew long-stymied oil policy dialogue.

Jun 3, 2013

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: June 2, 2013

Beyond the Headlines features a raw translation of Cabinet decisions, as made public in Arabic by the media office of the Council of Ministers.

May 29, 2013

Q&A: Ali Musawi, Adviser to the Prime Minister

A chief adviser to PM Maliki speaks about the civil war in Syria and worsening relations with Turkey, and blames the Iraqi Speaker of Parliament for domestic political gridlock.

May 21, 2013

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: May 20, 2013

Beyond the Headlines features a raw translation of Cabinet decisions, as made public in Arabic by the media office of the Council of Ministers.