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Iraq Sunni Arab bloc suspends talks with govt


    BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's main Sunni Arab political bloc said on Wednesday it had suspended talks to rejoin the Shi'ite-led government after a disagreement with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki over a cabinet post.

    "We have suspended negotiations with the government andpulled out our candidates," said Salim al-Jibouri, spokesmanfor The Accordance Front. He said the decision was taken afterMaliki objected to one of their proposed candidates for acabinet position.