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Top Iraq Cleric Says Saudi Executions An 'Aggression'
The execution of prominent Saudi Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr is an "aggression", Iraq's top Shiite authority Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani said in a statement today.
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Top Iraq Shiite Cleric Criticises Turkish Deployment
Iraq's top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani today criticised the deployment of Turkish troops and tanks to the country's north without Baghdad's approval.
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Iraq's Top Shia Cleric Warns Parliament Not to Stall Haider al-Abadi's Reforms
Iraq's top Shia cleric warned parliament today not to use concerns over the legality of Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's reforms as a tactic to block them, in a boost to the premier days after lawmakers sought to rein him in.
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Leading Iraqi Cleric Urges Wider War Against Islamic State
Iraq's most powerful Shi'ite cleric called for a global war against Islamic State today, a day after the prime minister said he would welcome Russian air strikes against the group on Iraqi soil.
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Iraq Could Face 'Partition' Without Reform: Top Shiite Cleric
Iraq's top Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, warned on Thursday that the country faces dire consequences including possible "partition" if real reform is not carried out.
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Top Iraq Cleric Asks Prime Minister to Name Corrupt Politicians
Iraq's top Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, directed Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi today to take tougher measures against corruption and name politicians standing in the way of reform.
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A Year After Islamic State Assault, Iraq Still on the Brink
A year after the Islamic State group launched a brutally effective offensive, Iraq is struggling to survive as a unified nation, gripped by seemingly endless violence, sectarianism and humanitarian tragedy.
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Top Iraqi Cleric Backs New Premier, Calls For Unity
Iraq's most influential cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, threw his weight on Friday behind the new prime minister, calling for national unity to contain sectarian bloodshed and an offensive by Islamic State militants that threatens Baghdad.
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Top Iraq Cleric Says Lack of New Government 'Regrettable Failure'
The inability of Iraq's parliament to agree on a new government in its first session was a "regrettable failure", Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, said in a Friday sermon delivered by his aide.
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Top Iraq Cleric Says Saudi Executions An 'Aggression'
The execution of prominent Saudi Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr is an "aggression", Iraq's top Shiite authority Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani said in a statement today.
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Top Iraq Shiite Cleric Criticises Turkish Deployment
Iraq's top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani today criticised the deployment of Turkish troops and tanks to the country's north without Baghdad's approval.
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Iraq's Top Shia Cleric Warns Parliament Not to Stall Haider al-Abadi's Reforms
Iraq's top Shia cleric warned parliament today not to use concerns over the legality of Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's reforms as a tactic to block them, in a boost to the premier days after lawmakers sought to rein him in.
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Leading Iraqi Cleric Urges Wider War Against Islamic State
Iraq's most powerful Shi'ite cleric called for a global war against Islamic State today, a day after the prime minister said he would welcome Russian air strikes against the group on Iraqi soil.
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Iraq Could Face 'Partition' Without Reform: Top Shiite Cleric
Iraq's top Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, warned on Thursday that the country faces dire consequences including possible "partition" if real reform is not carried out.
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Top Iraq Cleric Asks Prime Minister to Name Corrupt Politicians
Iraq's top Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, directed Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi today to take tougher measures against corruption and name politicians standing in the way of reform.
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A Year After Islamic State Assault, Iraq Still on the Brink
A year after the Islamic State group launched a brutally effective offensive, Iraq is struggling to survive as a unified nation, gripped by seemingly endless violence, sectarianism and humanitarian tragedy.
-
Top Iraqi Cleric Backs New Premier, Calls For Unity
Iraq's most influential cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, threw his weight on Friday behind the new prime minister, calling for national unity to contain sectarian bloodshed and an offensive by Islamic State militants that threatens Baghdad.
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Top Iraq Cleric Says Lack of New Government 'Regrettable Failure'
The inability of Iraq's parliament to agree on a new government in its first session was a "regrettable failure", Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, said in a Friday sermon delivered by his aide.
