In another blow to Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki, Iraq’s former interim leader, Ayad Allawi, has announced that he plans to return to Baghdad to do what the current Prime Minister has not: rid ...

(CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Ayad Allawi, the former interim Prime Minister of Iraq. 1960s – Joins the Baath Party while in medical school in Baghdad. 1970s – In charge of Baath organizations ...

In his speech before the joint session of Congress Thursday, Ayad Allawi, Iraq’s Interim Prime Minister offered thanks to America for its support and sacrifice and declared that his country is moving ...

In Baghdad today, officials announced final results of the March 7th parliamentary elections and, surprisingly, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki was not the biggest vote getter. As expected, no single ...

JANESVILLE, Wisc. -- Democrat John Kerry wrongly questioned the credibility of the interim Iraqi leader, and "you can't lead this country" while undercutting an ally, President Bush said today. Bush ...

BAGHDAD -- The man who was widely derided as an American puppet when he stepped down as prime minister five years ago has become a leading contender for Iraq's top job based on his strong showing in ...

CAIRO, Egypt – Iraq’s former prime minister, Ayad Allawi, fled the holy shrine of Imam Ali in Najaf yesterday as crowds pelted him with vegetables, stones, and footwear – dealing a setback to his ...

A controversial committee that nearly derailed the Iraqi election in January has resurfaced. Led by Ahmed Chalabi, a former ally of the Pentagon, the committee this week announced that six winning ...

A leading contender for Iraq's prime minister post is someone who has already had the job: Ayad Allawi is courting voters opposed to religion and sectarianism in politics in Thursday's election. One ...

Timeline: 1960s - Joins the Baath Party while in medical school in Baghdad. 1970s - In charge of Baath organizations in Europe when he breaks from Saddam Hussein's regime and goes into exile in London ...