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Amid Unrest, Trump Sends More US Troops To LA Than In Iraq, Syria Combined
US President Donald Trump has reportedly sent more American troops to the city of Los Angeles (LA) in California-- to curb the protests against his harsh immigration policies -- than those deployed in Iraq and Syria by Washington.
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UN Chief Appeals For "Restraint" In Iraq Amid Political Unrest
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Monday called for "restraint" in Iraq and asked all parties to "take immediate steps to de-escalate the situation" as Baghdad's Green Zone descended into chaos, according to his spokesman.
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Adnan Zurfi Named New Iraq Prime Minister Amid Virus Lockdown, Attacks On US Troops
Iraq's president on Tuesday named pro-Western lawmaker and former Najaf city governor Adnan Zurfi as the next prime minister, tasked with ruling a country hit by military unrest, street protests and the coronavirus pandemic.
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UK Asks Citizens To Avoid Iran Travel Amid Unrest Over Qasem Soleimani's Killing
The British government on Saturday advised UK nationals to avoid travelling to Iraq and Iran in face of heightened tensions in the Middle East following the US killing of a top Iranian commander in Baghdad.
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17 Protesters Die In Renewed Iraq Unrest
At least 14 people were killed and 865 wounded overnight after Iraqi security forces opened fire on protesters in the Shi'ite holy city of Kerbala, medical and security sources told Reuters on Tuesday.
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"Enemies Seek To Sow Discord" Between Iran And Iraq: Ayatollah Khamenei
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said "enemies" were trying to drive a wedge between Tehran and Baghdad in a tweet on Monday following deadly unrest in neighbouring Iraq.
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Gunmen Attack Several Television Stations In Baghdad: Report
Masked gunmen ransacked the office of multiple television stations in Baghdad on Saturday, reported Russia Today news.
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Iraq Protests: 93 Dead, Firebrand Cleric Demands Government's Resignation
The death toll from mass protests in Baghdad and cities across southern Iraq rose to 93 on Saturday as the unrest entered its fifth day, parliament's human rights commission said.
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Iraq Forces Retake Hospital Near Mosul's Old City
Iraqi forces have recaptured a hospital and other medical facilities in west Mosul, further isolating ISIS group holdouts in the Old City, officers said.The country's security forces are in the final stages of the gruelling battle to retake second city Mosul, which they launched more than eight months ago.
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US Says Iraq's PM In 'Strong Position' Amid Political Unrest
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al Abadi is in a strong position despite political unrest in Iraq, thanks in part to his battlefield successes and his commitment to a multi-sectarian state, US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Monday.
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Amid Unrest, Trump Sends More US Troops To LA Than In Iraq, Syria Combined
US President Donald Trump has reportedly sent more American troops to the city of Los Angeles (LA) in California-- to curb the protests against his harsh immigration policies -- than those deployed in Iraq and Syria by Washington.
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UN Chief Appeals For "Restraint" In Iraq Amid Political Unrest
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Monday called for "restraint" in Iraq and asked all parties to "take immediate steps to de-escalate the situation" as Baghdad's Green Zone descended into chaos, according to his spokesman.
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Adnan Zurfi Named New Iraq Prime Minister Amid Virus Lockdown, Attacks On US Troops
Iraq's president on Tuesday named pro-Western lawmaker and former Najaf city governor Adnan Zurfi as the next prime minister, tasked with ruling a country hit by military unrest, street protests and the coronavirus pandemic.
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UK Asks Citizens To Avoid Iran Travel Amid Unrest Over Qasem Soleimani's Killing
The British government on Saturday advised UK nationals to avoid travelling to Iraq and Iran in face of heightened tensions in the Middle East following the US killing of a top Iranian commander in Baghdad.
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17 Protesters Die In Renewed Iraq Unrest
At least 14 people were killed and 865 wounded overnight after Iraqi security forces opened fire on protesters in the Shi'ite holy city of Kerbala, medical and security sources told Reuters on Tuesday.
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"Enemies Seek To Sow Discord" Between Iran And Iraq: Ayatollah Khamenei
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said "enemies" were trying to drive a wedge between Tehran and Baghdad in a tweet on Monday following deadly unrest in neighbouring Iraq.
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Gunmen Attack Several Television Stations In Baghdad: Report
Masked gunmen ransacked the office of multiple television stations in Baghdad on Saturday, reported Russia Today news.
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Iraq Protests: 93 Dead, Firebrand Cleric Demands Government's Resignation
The death toll from mass protests in Baghdad and cities across southern Iraq rose to 93 on Saturday as the unrest entered its fifth day, parliament's human rights commission said.
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Iraq Forces Retake Hospital Near Mosul's Old City
Iraqi forces have recaptured a hospital and other medical facilities in west Mosul, further isolating ISIS group holdouts in the Old City, officers said.The country's security forces are in the final stages of the gruelling battle to retake second city Mosul, which they launched more than eight months ago.
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US Says Iraq's PM In 'Strong Position' Amid Political Unrest
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al Abadi is in a strong position despite political unrest in Iraq, thanks in part to his battlefield successes and his commitment to a multi-sectarian state, US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Monday.
