Iraq's new parliament convenes

Iraq’s new parliament convened today, more than three months after inconclusive national elections left the country in political limbo.

It’s the first tangible sign of progress since the March 7 vote, but the sides remain divided over the formation of a new government. Prime minister Nouri al-Maliki is battling to keep his job after the rival Sunni-backed Iraqiya list won the most votes in the nationwide balloting.