Talabani, Maliki take on security developments

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: Iraqi President Jalal al-Talabani on Sunday received Premier Nouri al-Maliki to discuss the recent developments on the political and security scenes, according to a presidential statement. “Talabani has been updated on the measures taken by the government following the recent terrorist attacks that hit Baghdad,” read the statement that was received by Iraqi News. The officials have stressed the necessity of further cooperation between the presidential board and the cabinet to overcome the challenges facing the political process in Iraq. SS (P) 1