Embattled Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is giving up his position to Haider al-Abadi, according to Iraqi state TV.
Four senior Shiite lawmakers told the Associated Press in a Thursday report that Mr. al-Maliki agreed to endorse Mr. al-Abadi as the next prime minister following a meeting of Dawa party members in Baghdad late Thursday.
• Jessica Chasmar can be reached at jchasmar@washingtontimes.com.
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