Obama Promises Support for Iraqis, Maliki Agrees to Step Aside
The Iraqi state television network Iraqiya reported late on Thursday that Nouri al-Maliki has relinquished the post of prime minister.
Mr. Maliki said he would support the nomination of Haider al-Abidi to be the next prime minister. The news came shortly after Mr. Obama urged Iraqis to come together in support of Mr. Abadis effort to form a government.
Mr. Obama also said the refugee situation on Mount Sinjar had greatly improved. Thousands of Yazidi refugees had fled to that area to attacks by members of the Islamic State militant group.
U.S. military and civilian advisers visited northern Iraq Wednesday. They informed the president that most Yazidi refugees had already left the mountain. And those who chose to stay were in good condition.
But, the president said, the situation remains dire in other parts of Iraq. He said the U.S. would continue to work with its international partners to support Iraqis in the fight against the Islamic State militants.
Obama Asks Justice Department to Investigate Shooting in Missouri
Mr. Obama has directed the Justice Department to investigate the shooting of Michael Brown, a black teenager in Ferguson, Missouri.
The shooting resulted in a fourth straight night of protest. The protest turned violent Wednesday night when police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and smoke bombs at the crowd.
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