Iraq picks new prime minister amid hurdles

Iraq named former governor of holy city of Najaf as prime minister-designate

Iraq government: Iraq's President Barham Salih picks new prime minister — Iraq government: Iraq's President Barham Salih picks new prime ministerPhoto: AP/SCANPIX

Nassir Shirkhani

London

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Published 17 March 2020, 15:48Updated 18 March 2020, 15:54