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63 killed, over 2,590 injured in Iraq as anti-government protests continue
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Baghdad [Iraq], Oct 27 (ANI): At least 63 people were killed and over 2,592 sustained injuries as nationwide anti-government protests continued for the second day, an independent High Commission for Human Rights in the country said.
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Number of Syrian refugees crossing into Iraq from Syria has increased sign
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Baghdad [Iraq], Oct 26 (ANI): After Turkey launched its military offensive in the region, the number of refugees crossing to Iraq from northeastern Syria has increased significantly in recent times, according to the United Nations (UN).
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Birender Singh Yadav appointed as Indian Ambassador to Iraq
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 26 (ANI): Birender Singh Yadav has been appointed as India's next Ambassador to Iraq, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.
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Iraq anti-govt protests turn violent; 21 killed, over 1700 injured
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Baghdad [Iraq], Oct 26 (ANI): At least 21 people were killed and over 1,700 sustained injuries in the anti-government protests that have gripped Iraq after a three-week hiatus, the country's Observatory for Human Rights said on Friday.
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Pompeo calls Iraqi President to discuss 'shared concerns' over Turkish off
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], Oct 16 (ANI): Amidst ongoing Turkish offensive in Syria, US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo on Tuesday (local time) called Iraqi President Barham Salih.
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Trump uncertain over Turkish offensive feat in North Syria, boasts US role
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 10 : Expressing uncertainty over Turkey's recently launched military operation against Kurdish fighters in northeast Syria, President Donald Trump on late Wednesday (local time) said that in case the former 'lose control', the United States has already taken custod
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Amid countrywide protests, Iraqi President Salih calls for national dialog
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Baghdad [Iraq], Oct 8 (ANI): While addressing a public event, Iraqi President Barham Ahmed Salih on Monday denounced the targeting of peaceful demonstrators and called on protesters to join the national dialogue.
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Iraq: Toll in protest mounts to 104
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Baghdad [Iraq], October 7 (Sputnik/ANI): More protesters were killed and injured in fresh clashes with security forces across Iraq on Sunday night, media said.
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Iraq anti-government protests: 104 killed; PM announces cabinet reshuffle
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Baghdad [Iraq], Oct 6 (ANI): The death toll from six days of mass anti-government protests in Iraq has risen to 104, with an estimated 6000 others wounded, country's Interior Ministry announced on Sunday.
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Saudi asks Iraq, Pak to speak to Iran about defusing tensions
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], Oct 06 (ANI): After US President Donald Trump refuse to retaliate against Iran for the September 14 attack on Saudi oil facilities, Riyadh has asked leaders of Pakistan and Iraq to speak with Iran regarding de-escalation of the situation.
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Iraq: Unknown gunmen attack several television stations in Baghdad
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Baghdad [Iraq], Oct 06 (ANI): Masked gunmen ransacked the office of multiple television stations in Baghdad on Saturday, reported Russia Today news.
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'This must stop': UN denounces violence during anti-govt protest in Iraq
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Baghdad [Iraq], Oct 06 (ANI): The United Nations on Saturday denounced the violence during protests in Iraq that have claimed the lives of at least 100 people across the country and have injured thousands.
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