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Anti-government protests resume in Iraq after bloodshed
Middle East
October 25, 2019
Anti-government protests resume in Iraq after bloodshed
Anti-government rallies have renewed across Iraq, the second phase of protests that turned deadly earlier this month and which could…
Iraq’s uprising an open crisis with no known path forward
Middle East
October 9, 2019
Iraq’s uprising an open crisis with no known path forward
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq has been plunged into a new cycle of instability that potentially could be the most dangerous…
Shots fired as deadly Iraq protests resume despite curfew
Middle East
October 3, 2019
Shots fired as deadly Iraq protests resume despite curfew
Iraqi security forces fired live rounds on Thursday to break up protests held for a third day in Baghdad despite…
At least 65 wounded as powerful car bomb rocks Kabul
Middle East
July 1, 2019
At least 65 wounded as powerful car bomb rocks Kabul
Dozens of people were wounded with fatalities feared as a powerful car bomb rocked Kabul early Monday and gunmen battled…
In Baghdad walls come down, ushering freedom in
Middle East
June 24, 2019
In Baghdad walls come down, ushering freedom in
Baghdad has been undergoing major changes since the “Islamic State” group was removed from Iraq, and safety returned to the…
Saudis say they will defend themselves as Trump warns Iran
Middle East
May 20, 2019
Saudis say they will defend themselves as Trump warns Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia does not want war but will not hesitate to defend itself against…
Iraq marks anniversary of victory over ISIS
Middle East
December 10, 2018
Iraq marks anniversary of victory over ISIS
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq on Monday celebrated the anniversary of its costly victory over ISIS, which has lost virtually all…
Rockets hit Baghdad’s Green Zone after protests turn violent
Middle East
February 12, 2017
Rockets hit Baghdad’s Green Zone after protests turn violent
Two rockets landed in Baghdad's highly fortified Green Zone on Saturday night following clashes at anti-government protests that left five…