Adnan al-Zurfi
One-two punch of new virus, falling oil prices threaten Iraq
Middle East
March 20, 2020
One-two punch of new virus, falling oil prices threaten Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — The economic fallout from the coronavirus coupled with a sudden drop in oil prices is threatening to…
Little-known ex-governor Zurfi named as new Iraqi prime minister-designate
Middle East
March 17, 2020
Little-known ex-governor Zurfi named as new Iraqi prime minister-designate
BAGHDAD (Reuters) — Iraq’s president designated Adnan al-Zurfi, a former regional governor with little national political profile, as prime minister,…