World Nov 29 Iraq prime minister pledges to resign amid worsening crisis The prime minister's announcement comes a day after more than 40 people were killed by security forces and following calls by Iraq's top Shiite cleric for lawmakers to withdraw support.
World Nov 28 40 anti-government protesters killed in violence sweeping Iraq Anti-government protests have gripped Iraq since Oct. 1, when thousands took to the streets in Baghdad and the predominantly Shiite south. The largely leaderless movement accuses the government of being hopelessly corrupt and has also decried Iran’s growing influence in…
World Nov 27 Protesters burn down Iranian consulate in southern Iraq At least 33 people were wounded when police fired live ammunition to repel them from entering the building, a police official said.
World Nov 26 Baghdad bombings kill 5 as Iraqis protest government Three simultaneous explosions rocked Baghdad late Tuesday, killing five people and wounding more than a dozen, Iraqi officials said, in the first apparent coordinated attack since anti-government protests erupted nearly two months ago.
World Nov 24 13 dead in 1 of the 'worst' days of protest in southern Iraq Thirteen anti-government protesters were killed Sunday by Iraqi security forces in one of the “worst” days of clashes in the country’s south, as protests swept through the oil-rich area, officials said. Demonstrators outraged by rampant government corruption and poor services…
World Nov 21 8 protesters dead in day of violent clashes in Iraq Eight people died and at least 90 were wounded on Thursday in renewed clashes in central Baghdad, in the most violent clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces in recent days, Iraqi officials said.
World Nov 15 5 protesters dead in violence over key Baghdad squares Iraqi security forces fired live ammunition and tear gas in renewed clashes with anti-government protesters in central Baghdad on Friday. Separately, a bomb placed under a car exploded near a central square.