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Shia powerhouse al-Sistani helped shape today’s Iraq
Egypt

Shia powerhouse al-Sistani helped shape today’s Iraq

One highlight of Pope Francis’ historic visit to Iraq is his meeting Saturday with a revered religious leader for Shia…
Iraq’s top Shia cleric backs early parliamentary elections
Middle East

Iraq’s top Shia cleric backs early parliamentary elections

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s top Shia cleric on Sunday threw his support behind the prime minister’s announcement to hold parliamentary…
Iraqi cleric condemns use of force, 11 protesters wounded
Middle East

Iraqi cleric condemns use of force, 11 protesters wounded

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s most powerful religious figure, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, reiterated Friday his condemnation of the use of…
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