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Iraqis block roads in support of anti-government protests
Egypt
November 3, 2019
Iraqis block roads in support of anti-government protests
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi protesters blocked roads in Baghdad on Sunday to raise pressure on the government to resign after…
Iran student leader says he regrets 1979 US Embassy attack
Middle East
November 2, 2019
Iran student leader says he regrets 1979 US Embassy attack
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — His revolutionary fervor diminished by the years that have also turned his dark brown hair white,…
Iraqi protesters and security forces clash, keep Umm Qasr port closed
Middle East
November 2, 2019
Iraqi protesters and security forces clash, keep Umm Qasr port closed
BASRA, Iraq (Reuters) – Thousands of protesters were blocking all roads leading to Iraq’s main Gulf port Umm Qasr on…
Iraqis pour into streets for biggest protest day since Saddam
Middle East
November 1, 2019
Iraqis pour into streets for biggest protest day since Saddam
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Thousands of Iraqis thronged central Baghdad on Friday demanding the root-and-branch downfall of the political elite, in…
Iran intervenes to prevent ousting of Iraqi prime minister: sources
Middle East
November 1, 2019
Iran intervenes to prevent ousting of Iraqi prime minister: sources
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iran has stepped in to prevent the ouster of Iraqi Prime Minister Abdel Abdul Mahdi by two…
Pentagon releases new details on al-Baghdadi raid
Middle East
October 31, 2019
Pentagon releases new details on al-Baghdadi raid
WASHINGTON (AP) — The general who oversaw the U.S. raid on Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi provided the most…
Protests in Iraq and Lebanon pose a challenge to Iran
Middle East
October 30, 2019
Protests in Iraq and Lebanon pose a challenge to Iran
BAGHDAD (AP) — The day after anti-government protests erupted in Iraq, Iranian Gen. Qassim Soleimani flew into Baghdad late at…
Lebanese prime minister quits amid anti-government protests
Middle East
October 30, 2019
Lebanese prime minister quits amid anti-government protests
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s prime minister resigned Tuesday, bowing to one of the central demands of anti-government demonstrators shortly after…
UN chief says remember victims of terrorism: the latest
Middle East
October 29, 2019
UN chief says remember victims of terrorism: the latest
BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on developments following President Donald Trump’s announcement that U.S. forces in Syria killed the Islamic…
18 killed in attack against protesters in Iraq’s Karbala
Middle East
October 29, 2019
18 killed in attack against protesters in Iraq’s Karbala
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi security forces wearing masks and black plainclothes opened fire at protesters in the Shiite holy city…