Politics

Election of Iraqi President launches apparent Sudani gambit for second term

Iraqi insiders from across the political spectrum say Sudani is making a play to seize momentum and form a new government.

Newly elected Iraqi President Nizar Amedi (right) meets with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (left) in Baghdad in April 2026. (Photo credit: Iraqi Presidency)

Oct 3, 2013

Q&A: Kirkuk energy committee chairman Ali al-Salhi

The chairman of the Kirkuk Provincial Council's energy committee discusses the backstory and opposition to the BP deal, and a potential agreement with CNPC.

Sep 29, 2013

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Sept. 24, 2013

Beyond the Headlines features a translation of the Cabinet's decisions, which have been made public in Arabic by the media office of the Council of Ministers.

Sep 18, 2013

Nujaifi begins IOC talks in Ninewa

Bolstered by a plurality of Kurdish members, the Ninewa Provincial Council has authorized Gov. Atheel Nujaifi to negotiate directly with oil companies, including ExxonMobil, Hunt and Genel.

Aug 27, 2013

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Aug. 27, 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.

Aug 15, 2013

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Aug. 14, 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.

Aug 6, 2013

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Aug. 6, 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.

Jul 17, 2013

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: July 16, 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.

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.

Jul 2, 2013

Amid fistfights, Kurds extend Massoud Barzani’s tenure

Kurdish MPs threw water bottles and fists, and ultimately voted to postpone elections for the president and constitution.

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.