BAGHDAD, Shawwal 24, 1436, August 09, 2015, SPA -- Iraq's council of ministers on Sunday approved a package of reform measures, including cancelling the positions of vice president and deputy prime minister, spokesman Saad al-Hadithi told Reuters. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi proposed the initiative on Sunday as part of a push to improve state finances and reduce corruption. The measures also require parliamentary approval. --SPA 14:55 LOCAL TIME 11:55 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w