UN decries loss of life in Iraq protests
BAGHDAD
The UN Iraq envoy has condemned the loss of life and destruction of property amid mass protests that rocked several Iraqi provinces in recent days.
At least 63 people have...
Iran says 'carefully monitoring' Iraq protests
ANKARA
Iran said Sunday that it is "closely monitoring" developments in neighboring Iraq amid mass protests that have killed scores in the country.
“Iran is carefully monitoring the situation in Iraq,”...
Iraq suspends 2 Saudi channels over protests
BAGHDAD
Iraq's government on Sunday ordered two Saudi channels to suspend operations amid mass protests in the country.
Iraqi police asked reporters of the Al-Arabiya and Al-Hadath channels to suspend any...
7 protesters shot dead in southern Iraq
BAGHDAD
Seven Iraqi protesters were shot dead by Iranian-backed militiamen in the southern city of Hilla, according to a local police officer on Sunday.
Militants from the Hashd al-Shaabi-affiliated Badr organization...
Iraq: Death toll climbs to 63 amid resumed protests
BAGHDAD
The death toll rose to 63 in Iraq since the latest eruption of anti-government protests, the country's rights commission said Saturday.
The Iraq High Commission for Human Rights announced the...
Iraq parliament fails to meet to discuss protests
BAGHDAD
Falling short of a quorum, Iraq's Parliament failed to meet on Saturday to discuss the demands of protests that have been rocking the country.
"Saturday's session has been cancelled due...
Iraq seeks arrest of 'assaulters' amid protests
BAGHDAD
Iraq's Interior Ministry on Saturday issued arrest warrants for protesters involved in attacks on government buildings and property during protests that rocked several provinces a day earlier.
In a statement,...
Iraq: 12 burnt bodies extracted in protest-hit province
BAGHDAD
Iraqi authorities said Saturday 12 burnt corpses were extracted in Dewaniya, one day after mass protests against unemployment and corruption in the southern province.
The Dewaniya health circle said the...
UN sleuth to ‘never give up’ on Khashoggi probe
UNITED NATIONS
The UN investigator on Jamal Khashoggi says she will “never give up” on her ongoing probe into the murder of the Saudi journalist and criticized those heading to...
Gaza Strip: Israeli army injures 77 Palestinians
GAZA CITY
The Palestinian Health Ministry announced that 77 Palestinians were injured on Friday evening as a result of the Israeli army assault on the weekly marches in the eastern...
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