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Zaidi takes power, Khudair confirmed as oil minister

Parliament has approved a majority of Cabinet posts as Ali al-Zaidi becomes Iraq's next prime minister and Bassim Khudair rises from deputy minister to oil minister.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (standing, left) addresses the Parliament following the confirmation of several Cabinet ministers, including Oil Minister Bassim Mohammed Khudair. (Photo credit: Iraqi Parliament)
Jan 8, 2014

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Jan. 7, 2014

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers publishes decisions of the Cabinet, Beyond the Headlines features a translation from the original Arabic.

Dec 19, 2013

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Dec. 17, 2013

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers publishes decisions of the Cabinet, Beyond the Headlines features a translation from the original Arabic.

Dec 11, 2013

Basra oil workers renew protests

Decrying unmet demands and broken promises, oil unions have rallied hundreds of workers – and some political support – to protest for better compensation and treatment.

Dec 10, 2013

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Dec. 10, 2013

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers publishes decisions of the Cabinet, Beyond the Headlines features a translation from the original Arabic.

Nov 27, 2013

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Nov. 26, 2013

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers publishes decisions of the Cabinet, Beyond the Headlines features a translation from the original Arabic.

Nov 18, 2013

Kurdistan sets stage for independent exports

The KRG is claiming Iraq's federal government owes $384 billion in reparations payments dating back to 1963 – a vast debt that it aims to recoup through autonomous oil and gas exports.

Nov 14, 2013

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Nov. 12, 2013

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers publishes decisions of the Cabinet, Beyond the Headlines features a translation from the original Arabic.