Iraq
Iraq death toll passes 400 in weeks of mass protests
The death toll in Iraq from weeks of anti-government unrest rose on Friday to at least 408 people killed, mostly unarmed protesters,…
Photo Story: Protests in Baghdad
Iraqi protesters throw fireworks during clashes with anti-riot police forces at the Al Rasheed street in central Baghdad, Iraq. More than 340…
Anti-government protests persist in Baghdad
An Iraqi man helps an injured fellow protester during clashes with anti-riot forces at the Al Khilani square in Baghdad, Iraq, 14…
Five Italian soldiers injured in attack in Iraq
An explosion in Iraq has injured five Italian soldiers, three of them seriously, the Italian military said on Sunday, Reuters and ANSA…
Anti-government protests in Iraq persist
Iraqi riot police forces take up position in front of protesters who are trying to cross the al-Ahrar Bridge in central Baghdad,…
Security forces kill protester in Iraq, wound dozens
Iraqi security forces fired tear gas and live ammunition to disperse thousands of anti-government protesters Saturday, killing at least one and wounding…
ISIS names its new leader as Abu Ibrahim al-Hashemi, confirms al-Baghdadi’s death
ISIS has for the first time confirmed the death of its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and named his successor. An ISIS outlet…
Iraqi prime minister’s main backers agree to oust him
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi’s two main backers have agreed to work to remove him from office as protests against his…
“Something very big has just happened!” – Donald Trump on ISIS leader’s killing – Iraq security sources informed
Donald Trump has confirmed that Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al Baghdadi was killed in a US military operation. The president said:…
Anti-government protests in Iraq leave 42 dead
Renewed anti-government protests across Iraq left more than 40 people dead on Friday. The protests represent a second phase of a week-long…
Iraqi police fire live shots, tear gas at Baghdad protesters
Iraqi police fired live shots into the air and dozens of tear gas canisters on Friday to disperse thousands of protesters on…
U.S. troops cross into Iraq from Syria
United States troops have crossed into Iraq from Syria through the Sahela border crossing in the northern province of Dohuk. Witnesses saw…