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BAGHDAD — Three Iraqi officials say former communications minister Mohammed Allawi was named prime minister desugnate by rival Iraqi factions on Saturday after weeks of political deadlock.
The choice comes as the country weathers troubled times amid ongoing violent anti-government protests while under the constant threat of being ensnared by festering U.S.-Iran tensions.
The selection of Allawi, 66, a former minister of communications, to replace outgoing Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi was the product of many backdoor talks that persisted for months between rival parties.
On Wednesday, President Barham Saleh gave parliamentary blocs until Feb. 1 to select a premier candidate, or said he would exercise his
Assim Abdul-Zahra And Samya Kullab, The Associated Press
