Iraqi President Jalal Talabani named Abd al - Malik to a second term as prime minister . Al - Maliki has 90 days to negotiate with rival factions and form a new government . The Iraqiya bloc , led by Allawi , had threatened to shun negotiations on sharing power with Kurds and Shiites . His appointment comes after months of delicate power - sharing negotiations .
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani named Abd al - Malik to a second term as prime minister . Al - Maliki has 90 days to negotiate with rival factions and form a new government . His appointment comes after months of delicate power - sharing negotiations .