Iraq parliament approves remaining cabinet posts, PM deputies

BAGHDAD: Iraq’s parliament on Thursday approved the remainder of Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s cabinet, completing the formation of a government that took office five months ago with several key positions, lawmakers said. Lawmakers approved 11 portfolios, including Nayef Al-Shammari as defense minister and Yasir Al-Maliki as interior minister. Positions had been vacant since Al-Zaidi’s ⁠government took office in ⁠May. Parliament...