Extension for Iraq’s draft constitution

IRAQ’S parliament yesterday agreed a seven-day extension for leaders to complete a draft constitution, after politicians failed to reach Monday’s deadline.

Parliament was acting on a request from Kurdish leaders for more time.

Shi’ite, Sunni and Kurdish framers of the charter had reached a tentative deal late last night, agreeing on issues ranging from oil revenues to the country’s name, but putting off decision on the most contentious questions.