iraq
Iraqi forces kill 16 protesters after Iranian consulate torched
Middle East
November 28, 2019
Iraqi forces kill 16 protesters after Iranian consulate torched
BAGHDAD (Reuters) — Iraqi security forces shot dead 16 protesters in the southern city of Nassiriya on Thursday, medical sources…
Iraq protesters block roads to raise pressure for sweeping reform
Middle East
November 27, 2019
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,…
Century ago and today, Baghdad street a front line in revolt
Middle East
November 27, 2019
Century ago and today, Baghdad street a front line in revolt
BAGHDAD (AP) — When discontented Iraqis sought independence from British occupation in 1920, Baghdad’s most prestigious new boulevard, Rasheed Street,…
Top U.S. general arrives in Iraq amid protests, questions over Iran’s influence
Middle East
November 27, 2019
Top U.S. general arrives in Iraq amid protests, questions over Iran’s influence
BAGHDAD (Reuters) — The top U.S. general, Mark Milley, arrived in Iraq on Tuesday amid a spate of anti-government protests…
Baghdad bombings kill 5 as Iraqis protest government
Middle East
November 27, 2019
Baghdad bombings kill 5 as Iraqis protest government
BAGHDAD (AP) — Three simultaneous explosions rocked Baghdad late on Tuesday, killing five people and wounding more than a dozen,…
Iraqi officials cite progress on oil deal with Kurds
Middle East
November 26, 2019
Iraqi officials cite progress on oil deal with Kurds
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s government has agreed “in principle” on a long-anticipated oil-sharing deal with the northern Kurdish region, officials…
U.S. Navy chief fired over handling of SEAL saga involving Trump
Middle East
November 25, 2019
U.S. Navy chief fired over handling of SEAL saga involving Trump
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper fired the Navy’s top civilian on Sunday over his handling of the…
Death toll climbs to 13 in one of the ‘worst’ days of protest in southern Iraq
Middle East
November 25, 2019
Death toll climbs to 13 in one of the ‘worst’ days of protest in southern Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — Thirteen anti-government protesters were killed Sunday by Iraqi security forces in one of the “worst” days of…
Security forces kill five in southern Iraq as protests continue: sources
Middle East
November 24, 2019
Security forces kill five in southern Iraq as protests continue: sources
BASRA (Reuters) – Security forces opened fire on protesters in southern Iraq, killing at least five people and wounding dozens…
Pence works to reassure Kurdish allies in surprise Iraq trip
Middle East
November 24, 2019
Pence works to reassure Kurdish allies in surprise Iraq trip
IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence worked to reassure the United States’ Kurdish allies in an unannounced trip…