Haider al-Abadi

Iraqi minister’s downfall hurts prospect for financial bailout
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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