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Iraq's premier insisted Friday he would "never give up" on a third term despite allegations at home and abroad of sectarianism and authoritarianism amid a sweeping jihadist-led offensive. Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's remarks came after a farcical parliament session in which Iraq's various factions -- many of which strongly oppose Maliki staying in power -- failed to unite and choose a speaker of parliament, sparking criticism from the international community and the country's top Shiite religious leader. With parliament next due to meet Tuesday and Maliki facing widespread criticism for a militant advance that has overrun swathes of five provinces, the premier insisted he would fight to retain his job. "I will never give up on my candidacy for the post of prime minister," Maliki said in a statement.
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