World Feb 02 Iraqi protesters reject PM-designate picked by ruling elites Hundreds of anti-government demonstrators in Iraq rejected Sunday the new prime minister-designate who was recently nominated by rival government factions. Demonstrators have long swore they would not accept a candidate chosen by Iraq's establishment.
World Feb 01 Iraqi blocs select new PM-designate after weeks of jockeying Former communications minister Mohammed Allawi was named prime minister-designate by rival Iraqi factions Saturday after weeks of political deadlock.
World Jan 27 Rocket attack on U.S. Embassy in Baghdad injures 1 No U.S. military members were injured. One U.S. national received a minor injury but has returned to work.
World Jan 24 Iraqis rally to demand U.S. troops leave Rather than draw down, Americans have poured 20,000 additional troops in the Middle East to counter what Washington describes as an escalating threat from Iran.
World Jan 20 Clashes in Baghdad kill 3 and wound dozens The clashes prompted authorities to close key streets and thoroughfares leading to the Iraqi capital's center.
World Jan 15 Iraq prime minister says whether to oust U.S. troops is up to next government Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi's comments came ahead of planned protests against the American military presence in Iraq called for by an influential Shiite cleric.
World Jan 10 Iraqi prime minister tells U.S. to start working on troop withdrawal Adel Abdul-Mahdi made the request in a telephone call with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday night.
World Dec 06 At least 15 killed in Iraqi capital as assailants fire live rounds Gunmen in cars opened fire Friday in Baghdad's Khilani Square, leaving at least 15 people dead and 60 wounded, Iraqi security and medical officials said. It wasn't immediately clear who did the shooting.
World Dec 01 Iraqi parliament accepts prime minister's resignation The path to replacing Adel Abdul-Mahdi was clouded with legal questions that one lawmaker described as a “black hole in the constitution,” which does not clearly spell out the next step.
World Nov 30 Iraqi PM formally submits resignation amid more violence Three anti-government protesters were shot dead and at least 58 others wounded in Baghdad and southern Iraq on Saturday, security and medical officials said, as Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi formally submitted his resignation to parliament.