Iraqi parl't approves new cabinet as violence kills dozens

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Iraq's new Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki (L) presents his government to the Iraqi parliament in Baghdad, May 20, 2006.Many countries around the world and international organizations on Saturday welcomed the formation of the first full-term Iraqi government after the ouster of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, and promised aid and continued support for Baghdad.

Outgoing Iraqi Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari(L) shakes hands with Iraq 's new Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki(C) during the presentation of the new government to the Iraqi parliament in Baghdad May 20, 2006.Many countries around the world and international organizations on Saturday welcomed the formation of the first full-term Iraqi government after the ouster of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, and promised aid and continued support for Baghdad.

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki speaks to parliament he announces his new cabinet in Baghdad May 20, 2006.The Iraqi parliament approved the new 37-member cabinet headed by Shiite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki at a special session held in Baghdad.