Haider al-Abadi
Iraqi minister’s downfall hurts prospect for financial bailout
Middle East
September 28, 2016
Iraqi minister’s downfall hurts prospect for financial bailout
Last week's dismissal of Iraqi Finance Minister Hoshiyar Zebari, the latest convulsion in Baghdad's increasingly unstable politics, risks delaying billions…
Iraq corruption row won’t derail Mosul offensive, says US envoy
Middle East
August 12, 2016
Iraq corruption row won’t derail Mosul offensive, says US envoy
Iraq's offensive to dislodge Islamic State from its de facto capital Mosul is on track despite a spat between two…
Iraq PM orders probe into corruption allegations over weapons deals
Middle East
August 2, 2016
Iraq PM orders probe into corruption allegations over weapons deals
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Monday ordered an investigation into allegations of corruption in weapons deals that risks re-igniting…
Iraqi PM declares victory over Islamic State in Falluja
Middle East
June 18, 2016
Iraqi PM declares victory over Islamic State in Falluja
Iraqi forces on Friday entered the center of Falluja, the Iraqi city longest held by Islamic State, nearly four weeks…
Four killed, 90 injured in Baghdad Green Zone riots: hospitals
Middle East
May 21, 2016
Four killed, 90 injured in Baghdad Green Zone riots: hospitals
At least four people were killed and 90 injured among anti-corruption protesters who stormed Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone on…
Iraqi leader says political crisis helps Islamic State attack
Middle East
May 14, 2016
Iraqi leader says political crisis helps Islamic State attack
A political crisis in Iraq is hampering the fight against Islamic State, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said on Saturday after…
Iraqi protesters end Green Zone sit-in for now after issuing demands
Middle East
May 2, 2016
Iraqi protesters end Green Zone sit-in for now after issuing demands
Protesters camped out in Baghdad's Green Zone for 24 hours left the heavily fortified government district on Sunday after issuing…
Iraq says it has launched offensive to recapture IS-held Mosul
Middle East
March 24, 2016
Iraq says it has launched offensive to recapture IS-held Mosul
The Iraqi military backed by US-led coalition aircraft on Thursday launched a long-awaited operation to recapture the northern city of…
Iraqi cleric Sadr calls sit-in, urges action against corruption
Middle East
March 12, 2016
Iraqi cleric Sadr calls sit-in, urges action against corruption
Iraq's powerful Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr has called for a sit-at the gates of Baghdad's heavily fortified government district, stepping…
Iraq PM Abadi secures Shi’ite support for cabinet change plan: state TV
Middle East
March 7, 2016
Iraq PM Abadi secures Shi’ite support for cabinet change plan: state TV
Iraq's main Shi'ite groups on Sunday voiced support for Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's plan to overhaul the government and combat…