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3 rockets hit US embassy in Baghdad as protests against Iraq govt continue
Attack marks dangerous escalation in spree of rocket attacks that have targeted the embassy or Iraqi military bases where American troops are deployed.
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Sidelined by regional tensions, Iraq's anti-govt protesters vow to press on
Anti-government protesters have escalated their demonstrations but face being sidelined by regional tensions as well as a new wave of violence
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US to continue pressure on Iran to prevent it from obtaining nuclear weapon
The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran following missile strikes by it on bases housing US troops in Iraq
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Keep American troops, or we will block oil revenue account: US to Iraq
Trump has said he would not leave unless Iraq pays every penny spent on the US airbase there
 "Keep American troops, or we will block oil revenue account: US to Iraq")
How internet shutdowns cost India more than $1.3 billion in 2019
Government-led internet shutdowns cost the global economy $8 billion in 2019. India lost $1.3 billion due to 4,196 hours of no internet. 122 major shutdowns took place in 21 countries during the year
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Two rockets hit high security zone of Baghdad Green Zone: Report
The attack came nearly 24 hours after Tehran launched ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases housing American and other coalition forces in retaliation for the US killing top Iranian general Qasem Soleiman
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US-Iran tensions: China's CNPC pulls out 20 employees from oilfield in Iraq
The West Qurna-1 oilfield is jointly developed by CNPC and Exxon Mobil, with the US major as the operator
DGCA asks airlines to be vigilant in airspace over Iran, Iraq, Persian Gulf
US aviation regulator FAA has also asked all US airlines to stop operating in the airspace over Iraq, Iran, and the waters of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman
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Letter on troops withdrawal from Iraq a 'mistake', says US military
It came after a deadly American drone strike on Baghdad on Friday that killed senior Iranian and Iraqi military commanders, sparking fury in both countries with Tehran vowing 'revenge'
Trump threatens 'very big' sanctions on Iraq, refuses withdrawal of troops
The Iraqi Parliament on Sunday voted to expel the US troops from its territory which have been there to help the Iraq dispensation fight the Islamic State terror group
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Iraq asks foreign troops to leave; Trump threatens Iran with retaliation
Iran and the United States have been competing for clout in Iraq since the US-led invasion in 2003 that toppled dictator Saddam Hussein
Soleimani killing: Iraq's Parliament calls for expulsion of US troops
The vote comes two days after a US airstrike killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani inside Iraq, dramatically increasing regional tensions
Three Katyusha rockets fall in Baghdad Green Zone, at least 3 wounded
Baghdad Green Zone houses government buildings and foreign missions
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Qassem Soleimani, Iraq's militia chief killed in Baghdad air strike: Report
Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis were killed late on Thursday
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US carries out air strikes against pro-Iran militant group in Iraq, Syria
Fifteen fighters were killed by the US strikes in western Iraq, while several were wounded, according to an official from the Tehran-backed Hashed al-Shaabi paramilitary force.
Two Iraq suicide bombers kill 11 fighters loyal to Shiite cleric Sadr
In late 2017, Iraq declared victory over the jihadist group, but its sleeper cells continue to carry out attacks across the country
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Iraq's Prime Minister Abdul-Mahdi to resign amid anti-government protests
The sudden turnaround came after one of the bloodiest days of protests yet, with 44 demonstrators killed and nearly 1,000 wounded on Thursday in Baghdad and across the south.
Iraqi forces gun down 28 protesters after Iranian consulate is set on fire
Iraq's capital and south have been rocked by the worst street unrest since the 2003 US-led invasion with a protest movement venting fury at the govt and its backers in neighbouring Iran
Democracy in retreat a myth, it is asserting itself in the streets
For, if democracy means rule of the people, and a demand for social equality, then we are witnessing its flowering in the most populous parts of the world
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Iraqi protesters and security forces clash, keep Umm Qasr port closed
Operations at the port have been at a complete standstill since Wednesday, after protesters first blocked its entrance on Tuesday.
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