Iraq's New Parliament Holds Its First Session As Political Deadlock Continues -- L.A. Times
In a brief ceremony three months after inconclusive national elections, lawmakers take formal oaths. But a government might not be seated until at least August, for the battle for prime minister must first end.
Reporting from Baghdad — Iraq's new parliament held its first session Monday three months after inconclusive national elections. The brief ceremonial gathering convened even as a political deadlock threatened to delay the formation of the next government until August, if not later.
Lawmakers, dressed in Western suits, tribal robes and clerics' turbans, filed into the hall for a 19-minute session in which they took their formal oath.
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