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Iraqis heed cleric’s plea to leave streets after clashes
Armed supporters of a powerful Iraqi cleric who clashed with security forces in the capital began to withdraw from the streets Tuesday, restoring a measure of calm after a serious escalation of the nation's political crisis.
No way out as Iraq’s dangerous post-election impasse deepens
Eight months after national elections, Iraq still doesn't have a government and there seems to be no clear way out of the dangerous deadlock.
Political elites are embroiled in cutthroat competition for power, even as the country faces growing challenges, including an impending food crisis resulting from severe drought and the war in Ukraine.
Iraqi prime minister survives assassination bid with drones
Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi survived an assassination attempt with armed drones that targeted his residence early on Nov. 7 and officials said he was unharmed. The attack was a major escalation amid tensions sparked by the refusal of Iran-backed militias to accept last month's parliamentary election results.
Turkey 'strongly condemns' terror attack in Baghdad
Turkey on July 20 "strongly condemned" the "treacherous" terror attack in Baghdad that left at least 30 people dead and 60 injured.
Pope meets top Iraq Shiite cleric in interfaith milestone
Pope Francis extended his hand to the world's Shiite Muslims on March 6, meeting top cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani in a landmark moment in modern religious history.
The two elderly, respected men of religion met at Sistani's humble home in the shrine city of Najaf early on Saturday, the second day of the first-ever papal visit to Iraq.
In Iraq Pope Francis Calls for End to Violence and Extremism
Pope Francis has called for an end to violence and extremism, on the first ever papal visit to Iraq.
In a speech after being welcomed by Iraqi President Barham Salih, Pope Francis said he was very pleased to come to Iraq, which he described as the "cradle of civilisation".
The pontiff is making his first international trip since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Iraq seeks to enhance bilateral relations with Turkey
Iraq seeks to enhance bilateral relations in all fields with Turkey, the country's Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi said on May 9.
The newly elected prime minister met with Fatih Yıldız, Turkey's ambassador to Baghdad, the Iraqi Prime Minister's office said in a statement.
Iraq names new PM as rockets hit base
Iraq's president on March 17 named ex-Najaf city governor Adnan Zurfi as the new prime minister, tasked with ruling a country hit by street protests, military unrest and now the coronavirus pandemic.
The nomination came hours after two rockets hit an Iraqi military base hosting U.S-led coalition and NATO troops, the third such attack within a week, without causing casualties.
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US dismisses Iraq request to work on a troop withdrawal plan
Iraq's caretaker prime minister asked Washington to work out a road map for an American troop withdrawal, but the U.S. State Department on Jan. 10 bluntly rejected the request, saying the two sides should instead talk about how to "recommit" to their partnership.
Iraqi PM concedes 'mistakes made' as protesters pushed back in Baghdad
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Nov. 9 that political parties had "made mistakes" in their running of the country, promising electoral reform and other measures as he sought to bring an end to months of protests.