Iraq Names 3 Vice Presidents, Leaves Security Posts Vacant
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Iraqi lawmakers in Baghdad voted unanimously on appointing three vice presidents, after previously having two people in the post, state-sponsored Iraqiyah television reported.
Adel Abdel Mahdi and Tareq Hashemi will retain their posts and will be joined by former Education Minister Khudeir al-Khuzai, the broadcaster said today. The top security posts still have to be assigned and are currently being overseen by Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki.