World Aug 03 Iraqi cleric calls for dissolution of parliament, early election By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Samya Kullab, Associated Press
World Aug 02 Watch 4:25 Months of political infighting in Iraq prompt widespread protests and instability Iraq has been reeling from unrest after the powerful Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called for a revolution, taunting his Shiite rivals and demanding sweeping changes to the current political system. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn reports from Baghdad. By Simona Foltyn
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… By Samya Kullab, Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Associated Press
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. By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Samya Kullab, Associated Press
World Jan 05 Iraq vote, Hezbollah threat leveled at US troops in Mideast The U.S. military presence in the Middle East was thrown into jeopardy Sunday, as Iraq's parliament voted to expel U.S. troops from their country while the leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah group said the U.S. military across the region “will pay… By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press
Jan 01 Watch 10:30 Crisis at U.S. Embassy in Baghdad is over, but tensions remain After the most significant standoff outside a U.S. Embassy in years, demonstrators in Baghdad stood down on Wednesday -- but they also declared victory. Sarkawt Shams, a member of the Iraqi parliament, and Douglas Silliman, former U.S. ambassador to Iraq,… Continue watching
Nov 27 Watch Iraqi Parliament Approves U.S. Security Deal Iraq's parliament approved Thursday a security pact with the United States that outlines the withdrawal of U.S. troops by the end of 2011 and may mark a new turn toward Iraqi sovereignty. A reporter in Baghdad discusses the next steps… Continue watching
Nov 24 Three Bombings Kill at Least 20 in Baghdad By PBS News Hour Three bombings struck Baghdad Monday morning in separate attacks that killed at least 20 people. The bombings came two days before a planned vote on a security pact that would allow U.S. troops to stay in the country for three… Continue reading
Oct 30 Iraqis Move to End Contractor Immunity in Blackwater Backlash By PBS News Hour An Iraqi bill to end foreign security contractors' immunity from prosecution is headed to a parliamentary vote after Iraq's cabinet approved the draft law Tuesday. Continue reading
Aug 24 Watch MoveOn.org Defends Anti-Iraq War Ads Liberal and conservative organizations have launched multi-million dollar advertising campaigns to pressure members of Congress to support their positions on the Iraq war. Representatives from both camps present their views. Continue watching