iraq
Iraqi PM addresses the nation, urges protesters to go home
Middle East
October 4, 2019
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…
Ahead of pilgrimage, Iran border crossing closed due to Iraq unrest
Middle East
October 3, 2019
Ahead of pilgrimage, Iran border crossing closed due to Iraq unrest
DUBAI (Reuters) – A border crossing between Iran and Iraq, which is due to be used by hundreds of thousands…
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…
Eight injured in second day of Baghdad protests
Middle East
October 2, 2019
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
Middle East
October 2, 2019
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 and Syria open border crossing closed since 2012
Middle East
September 30, 2019
Iraq and Syria open border crossing closed since 2012
QAIM, Iraq (AP) — Iraq and Syria on Monday opened a key border crossing between the two neighboring countries, seven…
Iraq’s removal of counterterrorism chief sparks controversy
Middle East
September 30, 2019
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…
Iraq’s stability on the line as US, Iran tensions soar
Middle East
September 20, 2019
Iraq’s stability on the line as US, Iran tensions soar
BAGHDAD (AP) — As the United States and Israel escalate their push to contain Iranian influence in the Middle East,…
US singles out Iran, readies response to Saudi oil attacks
Middle East
September 17, 2019
US singles out Iran, readies response to Saudi oil attacks
The United States readied its response Monday to the “unprecedented” attack on Saudi oil facilities as President Donald Trump said…
Muslims observe holy day amid regional tensions
Middle East
September 10, 2019
Muslims observe holy day amid regional tensions
BEIRUT (AP) — Millions of Shiite Muslims were marking Ashoura on Tuesday, one of the most sacred religious holy days…