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Iraq’s parliament has elected Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as president, with attention now turning to the crucial and contested selection of a new prime minister.

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Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president amid war fallout

The Iraqi parliament on Saturday elected Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as the country's new president.

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

11 April, 2026

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Syria

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X suspends then restores account of new Syrian presidency

The New Arab Staff

03 February, 2025

Mexico

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Who is Claudia Sheinbaum and how did she make history in Mexico?

The New Arab Staff

03 June, 2024

Egypt

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Egyptian court sentences Ahmed Tantawi to a year in prison

Thaer Mansour

07 February, 2024

Israel

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Israel's Netanyahu to receive mandate to form government

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

11 November, 2022

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Turkey

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Turks in Germany cast their votes in Erdogan referendum

The New Arab

28 March, 2017

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Turkey

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Turkish parliament to debate greater powers for Erdogan

The New Arab & agencies

09 January, 2017

US

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Egypt's Sisi 'first' to congratulate Trump after shock victory

The New Arab

10 November, 2016

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Iraqi Kurds remain divided over constitution

Abdullah al-Thuweini

28 April, 2015

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Sudan voting ends amid reports of low turnout

Alwiyah Mukhtar

17 April, 2015