Iraqi PM given deadline to present new cabinetMarch 28, 2016 - 14:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iraq's parliament on Monday, March 28, gave Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi until Thursday to present a new cabinet lineup aimed at fighting graft, state television said, according to Reuters. A flash citing its own correspondent called Thursday the "final deadline" for the Prime Minister, who said more than six weeks ago he would replace ministers with technocrats unaffiliated with political parties. Powerful Shi'ite Muslim cleric Moqtada al-Sadr stepped up pressure on Abadi on Sunday by launching a personal sit-in inside Baghdad's fortified Green Zone, which houses embassies and government offices, after his supporters began a sit-in at the district's gates more than a week ago. Other politicians have pushed back against Abadi's plan, which would weaken the political patronage networks that sustain their wealth and influence. Photo: Reuters Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Director General of Ucom takes part in recruiting conference Ralph Yirikian participated in the Recruit Days business and networking conference organized by Move2Career. Ameriabank named Best Bank in Armenia for 2024 by Global Finance Ameriabank has been named the Best Bank in Armenia by Global Finance magazine in its 31st annual awards. Armenia to participate in key EU meeting for the first time ever National Assembly speaker Alen Simonyan has said that Armenia will for the first time participate in the Conference. Lavrov rejects Armenia’s “defamation” of Russia, CSTO Lavrov decried the Armenian leaders’ “defamation” of Russian soldiers and border guards deployed in Armenia. |