You know when your own people really don't like you when they prefer militants to your leadership:
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Nuri al-Maliki has stepped down as Iraq's prime minister, making way for Prime Minister-designate Haider al-Abadi to become the leader, Iraqi State Television reported.
Al-Maliki had previously refused to step down after al-Abadi was nominated, saying in a televised address Wednesday that the appointment was a constitutional violation. Ref. CNN