Iraqi PM Rejects Forming 'Salvation' Government -- Voice of America
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has rejected forming an emergency government to help the country counter a surge by Sunni Islamist militants.
In a televised address, Maliki said he considered a "national salvation government," intended to present a unified front among Iraq's three main groups, a "coup against the constitution" and going against Iraq's April 30 parliament election results.
Iraqi leaders said they will meet a July 1 deadline for beginning to form the post-election government.
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MIDDLE EAST
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ASIA
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India opens civilian nuclear facilities to IAEA oversight.
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AFRICA
Deadly blast hits market in Nigeria capital.
Libyans vote for new parliament in test for transition. Libya begins election amid violence.
As Libya teeters near chaos, U.S. keeps hands-off policy.
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EUROPE
Russian senate repeals law allowing deployment of military in Ukraine.
West warns Russia of sanctions amid Ukraine fighting.
NATO chief: ‘No signs’ Russia is respecting Ukraine commitments.
Russia annuls resolution for use of force in Ukraine.
Ukraine to sign EU deal that sparked revolution.
NATO allies agree to boost military budgets.
Austria signs Russian pipeline deal, hosts rare Putin visit.
Russia mulls barring firms from using foreign-owned banks.
European bank 'hit by sophisticated cyber-thefts'.
AMERICAS
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White House weakened draft of FDA's proposed tobacco regulations.
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Holdout creditors ask judge to deny Argentina more time on defaulted bonds.
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TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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