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Iraq’s uprising an open crisis with no known path forward
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Iraq’s uprising an open crisis with no known path forward

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq has been plunged into a new cycle of instability that potentially could be the most dangerous…
Iraqi police replacing army in volatile Baghdad neighborhood
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Iraqi police replacing army in volatile Baghdad neighborhood

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s prime minister on Monday ordered the police to replace the army in a heavily populated Shiite…
For Kurds, US pull-back feels like being abandoned once more
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For Kurds, US pull-back feels like being abandoned once more

BEIRUT (AP) — For Syria’s Kurds, the United States’ abrupt pull-back from positions in northeast Syria carries a sharp sting,…
For Iran, Iraq’s unrest is plot to undo bilateral ties
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For Iran, Iraq’s unrest is plot to undo bilateral ties

Since they erupted a week ago, deadly protests in Iraq have been tracked closely in Iran where they are seen…
New clashes in Iraqi capital, eight killed despite pledged reforms
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New clashes in Iraqi capital, eight killed despite pledged reforms

Eight protesters were killed Sunday in clashes in the Iraqi capital between protesters and security forces, medics and security sources…
At least 18 killed in Iraq protests overnight, government issues new promises
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At least 18 killed in Iraq protests overnight, government issues new promises

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – At least 18 people were killed in clashes between anti-government protesters and police in Baghdad overnight, according…
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…
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