Uprising grips Iraq, 60 people killed
Another politically powerful cleric pulled his opposition faction`s lawmakers out of parliament, a gesture likely to fuel the passions behind the unrest. On the streets of Baghdad, police appeared to be targetting individual protesters.
Oct 04, 2019, 23:46 PM IST
Iraq declares curfew in Baghdad until further notice: PM Adel Abdul Mahdi
Iraq is declaring a curfew in Baghdad starting early on Thursday until further notice, Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi announced late on Wednesday, after two days of nationwide anti-government protests turned violent.
Oct 03, 2019, 08:34 AM IST
U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo meets Iraqi Speaker in Baghdad
Pompeo`s visit comes against a backdrop of escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran, as Washington seeks to counter Iran`s sway in the Middle East.
Jan 09, 2019, 16:05 PM IST
