Iraqi Leaders Begin Coalition Talks -- Al Jazeera
Iraq's rival political groups meet in Irbil to discuss power-sharing deal in bid to break an eight-month-old deadlock.
Iraqi political leaders have begun a meeting aimed at breaking an eight-month deadlock over the formation of a new government and assure Nouri al-Maliki, Iraq's incumbent prime minister, a second term in office.
Monday's meeting, hosted by Massoud Barzani, the Kurdish regional president, in the Kurdish capital Irbil, is expected to last for two days and will aim to create a government of national unity, including Shias, Sunnis and Kurds.
Iraq has been without a government since elections on March 7, when the Sunni dominated Iraqiya bloc won 91 seats and al-Maliki's State of Law took 89.
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My Comment: While these Iraqi political leaders fight over power, Iraq's violence continues. No surprise .... Iraq's citizens are getting fed up.
Update: Iraqi leaders adjourn meeting without agreement -- The Telegraph