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.
Politics May 23 Sandstorm engulfs parts of Middle East Monday's storm was the latest in a series of unprecedented nearly back-to-back sandstorms that have bewildered residents. They've also raised alarm among experts and officials who blame climate change and poor government regulations.
World Feb 22 In one-time ISIS capital of Raqqa, poverty and fear drive residents out Raqqa, the former de facto capital of the Islamic State group, is now free but many of its residents are fighting to leave.
World Dec 17 In Iraq, a fragile partnership works to prevent Islamic State revival Iraq's central government and the Kurdish autonomy zone have formed a fragile security partnership to prevent a resurgence by the Islamic State group, despite a long-standing territorial dispute between them.
World Oct 15 Suicide attack on Shiite mosque in Afghanistan kills 47 The attack came a week after a bombing claimed by the local Islamic State affiliate killed 46 people at a Shiite mosque in northern Afghanistan.
World Oct 08 Deadly bombing at Afghanistan mosque kills worshippers during Friday prayers A Taliban police official says at least 100 people have been killed or wounded in a mosque explosion targeting Shiite Muslims in northern Afghanistan.
World Oct 03 Bomb at Kabul mosque kills 5 civilians, Taliban say An apparent roadside bomb went off at the gate of the sprawling Eid Gah Mosque in Kabul at a time when a memorial service was being held for the mother of chief Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid. Five people were killed,…