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Iraqi PM pledges reforms to calm angry protests
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Iraqi PM pledges reforms to calm angry protests

Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi’s cabinet issued a series of reforms early Sunday after an “extraordinary” session overnight in…
Baghdad curfew lifted but Iraq on alert for new protests
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Baghdad curfew lifted but Iraq on alert for new protests

A curfew was lifted in Baghdad on Saturday following days of protests which have left nearly 100 dead, but tensions…
Iraq cleric Sadr demands government resign as deadly protests spike
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Iraq cleric Sadr demands government resign as deadly protests spike

Iraqi firebrand cleric Moqtada Sadr called on the government to resign as violence spiked Friday across the country and protesters…
Iraq unrest comes at critical moment in region: AP EXPLAINS
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Iraq unrest comes at critical moment in region: AP EXPLAINS

BAGHDAD (AP) — The young men and women coordinated on social media. Fed up with an Iraqi political elite they…
Iraqi PM demands parliamentary support to reshuffle cabinet after deadly unrest
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Iraqi PM demands parliamentary support to reshuffle cabinet after deadly unrest

CAIRO (Reuters) – Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi called on lawmakers on Thursday to support him to reshuffle cabinet…
Iraqi PM addresses the nation, urges protesters to go home
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Iraqi PM addresses the nation, urges protesters to go home

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s premier on Friday sent a message to anti-government protesters, saying their “legitimate demands” have been heard…
Shots fired as deadly Iraq protests resume despite curfew
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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…
Eight injured in second day of Baghdad protests
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Eight injured in second day of Baghdad protests

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Security forces used live fire and tear gas to disperse demonstrators in renewed protests in Baghdad on…
Two killed, 200 wounded in Iraqi protests after police open fire
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Two killed, 200 wounded in Iraqi protests after police open fire

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – At least two people were killed and 200 wounded in clashes in Iraq on Tuesday as security…
Iraq’s removal of counterterrorism chief sparks controversy
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Iraq’s removal of counterterrorism chief sparks controversy

BEIRUT (AP) — The Iraqi prime minister’s removal of a top military commander from his post triggered heated political protests…
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