Iraq: Maliki, Shahristani, Oil Ministry and the Kurdsnote

Iraqi Oil Minister Hussein Al-Shahristani is said to have reinforced his chances to remain at the head of the Oil Ministry, but has yet to settle the oil problems with the Kurds. The following 391-word report sheds light on the subject and tells what about the role of Iraqi PM Nouri Al-Maliki in this regard. It also tells whether Al-Shahristani can accept the Kurdish oil demands or not.