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Several killed in central Baghdad as assailants fire live rounds
At least 19 people, including protesters and three police officers, have been killed in Baghdad in an attack by unidentified gunmen near the Iraqi capital’s main protest camp yesterday, according to reports citing medical and security sources. More than 70
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Key deputy of slain Daesh leader arrested in Iraq
BAGHDAD: Iraqi police arrested a key deputy of deceased Daesh leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Kirkuk province yesterday, Anadolu Agency reported, quoting Iraq’s Security Media Cell communications body. Abu Khaldoun was the terrorist group’s military commander for Salah al-Din province.
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Parliament approves Iraqi prime minister’s resignation
BAGHDAD: Iraq’s parliament yesterday voted to accept the resignation of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi after weeks of violent anti-government protests that have rocked the country. Abdul Mahdi’s decision to quit came after a call by Iraq’s top Shiite Muslim
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Iraqi forces kill 45 protesters after Iranian consulate torched
Iraqi security forces shot dead at least 45 protesters yesterday after demonstrators stormed and torched an Iranian consulate overnight, in what could mark a turning point in the uprising against the Tehran-backed authorities. At least 29 people died in the
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Iraq on curfew as violent protests escalate nationwide
BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi declared a curfew in Baghdad yesterday until further notice after at least seven people were killed and more than 400 were injured during two days of nationwide anti-government protests. Curfews were imposed earlier
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Daesh kills six police officers in Kirkuk province
KIRKUK: The Daesh terrorist group killed six police officers in Iraq’s northern Kirkuk province on late Wednesday. Saad Harbiya, head of the Iraqi army’s Kirkuk Operations Command, told reports that terrorists had ambushed the officers in two separate attacks. Large-scale
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Ronaldo look-alike enjoys celebrity status in northern Iraq
AN amateur soccer player in northern Iraq enjoys the attention of a celebrity, thanks to his resemblance to Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo. However unlike the Juventus star, 25-year-old Biwar Abdullah does not play for a top club in Europe, instead he
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