Iraqi President Salih names Adnan al-Zurfi as new prime minister-designate, state TV says
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Iraq’s President Barham Salih on Tuesday designated Adnan al-Zurfi as prime minister tasked with forming a government within 30 days, in an attempt to overcome months of political deadlock.