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Iran's president unveils cabinet | Iran's president unveils cabinet |
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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, whose disputed re-election triggered a political crisis in the country, has unveiled his list of cabinet ministers. | Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, whose disputed re-election triggered a political crisis in the country, has unveiled his list of cabinet ministers. |
For the first time in the 30-year history of the Islamic republic it includes three women. | For the first time in the 30-year history of the Islamic republic it includes three women. |
Mr Ahmadinejad was sworn in for a second term on 5 August after a disputed poll in June. | Mr Ahmadinejad was sworn in for a second term on 5 August after a disputed poll in June. |
Lawmakers are expected to take a vote on the proposed 21-member list at the end of the month. | Lawmakers are expected to take a vote on the proposed 21-member list at the end of the month. |
Under the proposed list, women would head up the country's health, social welfare and education ministries. | |
Analysts say Mr Ahmadinejad is expected to face considerable opposition over the list - both from the conservatives who dominate the assembly and moderates foes who say his government lacks legitimacy. |