Deshhit: Protests erupt in Iraq after Shia cleric Muqtada Al-Sadr announces retirement from politics
The situation in Iraq is becoming similar to what was happening in Sri Lanka a few weeks ago. When Iraq's Shia cleric Muqtada Al-Sadr announced his retirement from politics, his supporters created a ruckus in Baghdad. Protesters occupied Rashtrapati Bhavan. There were clashes between the supporters of Al-Sadr and the security forces at many places.
Aug 30, 2022, 22:24 PM IST
Deadly clashes erupt in Iraq's capital Baghdad
Deadly clashes erupt in Iraq's capital Baghdad. The situation has reached to such an extent that the crowd has entered Rashtrapati Bhavan. So far more than 20 people have been killed in the firing of security forces. In fact, Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr announced his retirement from politics, after which a clash broke out between his supporters and Iran supporters.
Aug 30, 2022, 17:20 PM IST
Iraq: Heavy gunfire, deadly clashes erupt in Baghdad after Al-Sadr quits politics, 30 dead
Live television footage showed supporters of al-Sadr firing both heavy machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades into the heavily fortified Baghdad's Green Zone through a section of pulled-down concrete walls.
Aug 30, 2022, 16:04 PM IST
Two killed as Iraqi Kurdish protests turn violent
Witnesses and a security official said the protesters eventually set fire to the local KDP office in Kalar, a town in the southernmost part of Iraq's Kurdish region.
Oct 11, 2015, 00:28 AM IST
Gold price hits 3-month high on softer dollar, Iraq violence
Gold posted its second straight quarterly gain for the quarter that ended on Monday, and June was also its best month since February.
Jul 01, 2014, 09:03 AM IST
Silver futures extend gains on global cues
In the international market silver rose by 4.30 percent to USD 20.76 an ounce in New York yesterday.
Jun 20, 2014, 12:54 PM IST
Brent rises above $113, holds near 9-month top as Iraq violence rises
Brent crude for August delivery rose 61 cents to $113.07 a barrel by 0719 GMT.
Jun 16, 2014, 16:35 PM IST
Oil prices rally to 9-month highs on Iraq violence
Oil prices leaped to their highest level in nearly nine months on Friday on rising concerns that turmoil in Iraq will disrupt Middle East supplies.
Jun 13, 2014, 04:32 AM IST
