Iraq - Progress on forming a new government

Now, why do you suppose this is not being reported by the BBC?

BAGHDAD - Iraqi political parties reached an agreement on Sunday on the bylaws for the functioning of the next government, Iraqi President Jalal Talabani’s office announced in a statement.

The decision marks the second achievement in as many days from the contentious negotiating sessions to form a coalition government, nearly four months after a landmark national election.

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