World Aug 01 Political rivalry stirs panic of protests and escalation in Iraq The political rivals of an influential Iraqi cleric whose followers stormed the parliament have declared their own counter-protest.
World Jul 31 Hundreds of followers of Shiite cleric camp out in Iraqi parliament The protesters — followers of cleric Muqtada al-Sadr — pledged to hold an open-ended sit-in to derail efforts by their rivals from Iran-backed political groups to form the country's next government. Their demands are lofty: early elections, constitutional amendments and…
World Jul 30 Protesters storm Iraqi parliament in Baghdad Iraqi security forces initially used tear gas and sound bombs to try to repel the demonstrators and caused several injuries. Once inside, the protesters declared an open-ended sit-in and claimed they would not disperse until their demands are answered.
World Jul 28 What’s behind the storming of Iraq’s parliament? Followers of Iraq's influential Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr came by the thousands to storm the country's parliament at his command, and they rapidly dispersed with little violence.
World Mar 13 Iran claims missile barrage near US consulate in Iraq Iran claimed responsibility Sunday for a missile barrage that struck near a sprawling U.S. consulate complex in northern Iraq, saying it was retaliation for an Israeli strike in Syria that killed two members of its Revolutionary Guard earlier this week.
World Nov 08 Tension rises in Iraq after failed bid to assassinate prime minister Troops and patrols have deployed around Baghdad following the failed assassination attempt with armed drones that targeted Iraq’s prime minister in his residence.
Politics Oct 18 Iraqis still blame Powell for role in Iraq war For many Iraqis, the name Colin Powell conjures up one image: the man who as U.S. secretary of State went before the U.N. Security Council in 2003 to make the case for war against their country.
World Oct 11 Early results show record low turnout in Iraq’s election Voter turnout in Iraq's elections was 41 percent, according to preliminary results announced Monday.
World Oct 10 Iraq’s parliamentary vote marred by boycott, voter apathy Although authorities gave in and called the early elections, the death toll and the heavy-handed crackdown - as well as a string of targeted assassinations - prompted many who took part in the protests to later call for a boycott…
Politics Jul 26 WATCH: Biden says U.S. combat mission in Iraq to conclude in 2021 President Joe Biden said Monday the U.S. military’s combat mission in Iraq will conclude by the end of the year, setting out a timeline for American forces to formally step back in their fight against ISIS in Iraq.