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Iraqi militia commander, whose arrest stoked tensions, freed
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Iraqi militia commander, whose arrest stoked tensions, freed

BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iraqi militia commander whose arrest last month sparked a standoff between the government and paramilitary groups…
Dozens injured in clashes in Iraq’s south during pilgrimage
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Dozens injured in clashes in Iraq’s south during pilgrimage

BAGHDAD (AP) — Dozens of people were wounded in clashes between Iraqi security forces and anti-government protesters in Iraq’s south…
Four protesters, two policemen killed as Iraq unrest resumes
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Four protesters, two policemen killed as Iraq unrest resumes

BAGHDAD (Reuters) — Six Iraqis including two police officers were killed and scores were wounded in Baghdad and other cities…
Iraqis keep up anti-regime demos despite PM’s vow to quit
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Iraqis keep up anti-regime demos despite PM’s vow to quit

Iraqis kept up anti-government protests in Baghdad and the south on Saturday, unsatisfied with the premier’s vowed resignation and insisting…
Iraqi protesters torch Iran consulate amid deadly protests
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Iraqi protesters torch Iran consulate amid deadly protests

Iraqi protesters torched the Iranian consulate in the holy city of Najaf on Wednesday in a dramatic escalation of anti-government…
Iraq protesters block roads to raise pressure for sweeping reform
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Iraq protesters block roads to raise pressure for sweeping reform

BAGHDAD (Reuters) — Protesters blocked roads with burning tires in southern Iraq and clashed with police in Baghdad on Wednesday,…
Three protesters killed in clashes as Iraq tries to reopen port
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Three protesters killed in clashes as Iraq tries to reopen port

BAGHDAD (AP) — At least three anti-government protesters have been killed in clashes with security forces in southern Iraq, officials…
Clashes in Baghdad protests kill 5, wound 60: the latest
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Clashes in Baghdad protests kill 5, wound 60: the latest

BAGHDAD (AP) — The Latest on the anti-government protests in Iraq (all times local): 6:15 p.m. Iraqi officials say four…
Three protesters killed in Iran Consulate attack: Iraqi police
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Three protesters killed in Iran Consulate attack: Iraqi police

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi security officials say three protesters were killed and 19 were wounded during an attack the previous…
Protests in Iraq and Lebanon pose a challenge to Iran
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Protests in Iraq and Lebanon pose a challenge to Iran

BAGHDAD (AP) — The day after anti-government protests erupted in Iraq, Iranian Gen. Qassim Soleimani flew into Baghdad late at…
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