BBC: Iraq reforms: Parliament backs PM Haider al-Abadi's plan
The Iraqi parliament has unanimously approved reforms aimed at stamping out corruption, reducing government waste and easing sectarian tensions.
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's programme was pushed through without debate, according to parliamentary speaker Salim al-Juburi.
Under the plan, Mr Abadi will cut spending and eliminate senior posts.
It follows recent anti-government protests over an unreliable electricity supply amid a major heatwave.
WNU Editor: This is a classic case of "too little and too late".
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