Six protesters were killed Sunday in Iraq's south, where resurging anti-government demonstrations turned up the heat on paralysed politicians facing the country's largest grassroots movement in decades.

Six protesters killed in south Iraq as unrest intensifies

US Vice President Mike Pence avoided meeting Iraqi federal government leaders during a surprise trip Saturday to the country, where deadly anti-government protests have highlighted Washington's diminished influence.

American vice president avoids Baghdad leaders on surprise Iraq visit

Four anti-government protesters were killed in clashes with security forces in Iraq's capital on Friday as the country's top Shiite cleric bluntly pushed politicians to enact electoral reforms.

Four dead in Iraq capital as top cleric bluntly pushes reform

Four protesters were killed and dozens wounded in overnight clashes with security forces in Iraq's capital Baghdad, security and medical sources told AFP on Thursday.

Four protesters killed in Iraq capital: Sources

Iraqi soccer team supporters gathered in Baghdad amid anti-government protests. Thousands of Iraqi fans waved their national flags and cheered outside a sports stadium in Amman on Thursday ahead of a soccer match between the Iraqi national football team and its Iranian counterpart.

Iraqi soccer team supporters gathered in Baghdad amid anti-government protests

Iraqi officials expressed "deep regret" on Monday at the death of protesters during weeks of unrest but defended Baghdad's handling of the situation. Nearly 300 people have been killed in Iraq since the protests against political corruption, unemployment and poor public services began on October 1.

Iraq expresses 'deep regret' over death of protesters during unrest

As bloodshed continued in Iraq, the White House on Monday urged the Iraqi government to halt the violence and hold early elections. "The Iraqi government to halt the violence against protesters and fulfil President (Barham) Saleh's promise to pass electoral reform and hold early elections," the White House said in a statement.

Halt violence against protesters, pass electoral reform and hold early elections: US to Iraq government

Iraq's top Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani warned foreign actors on Friday against taking part in or inciting anti-government protests. The warning comes after Iraqi president Barham Salih's televised announcement that Prime Minister Mahdi is ready to resign.

Iraq protests: Ali al-Sistani warns foreign actors against interfering in anti-government protests

Iraq's president vowed on Thursday to hold early elections in response to a month of deadly protests, but demonstrators said the move fell far short of their demands for a political overhaul.

Iraq president vows early polls as protesters demand more

Protests in Lebanon have evolved into more than a fight against failed and corrupt government that has long stymied development in the Middle East and North Africa.

Lebanese and Iraqi protesters transcend sectarianism

6 Iraqis were killed and dozens wounded on Saturday, police and hospital sources said, as demonstrators and security forces clashed in the second day of protests against Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi's government.

Iraq: 6 killed, dozens wounded in anti-government protests

In Iraq, at least 40 protesters have been killed in the Anti-Govt protests. Watch this video to know more.

Iraq: At least 40 have been killed in the Anti-Govt protests

Iraqi security forces sought to clamp down on protests in Baghdad and across the south on Saturday, a day after dozens died in a bloody resumption of anti-government rallies.

Iraq forces clamp down on protests after bloodshed

Iraqi security forces fired tear gas to force protesters away from Baghdad's Green Zone Saturday ahead of a planned parliament session, AFP correspondents said, a day after 42 demonstrators were killed.

Iraq: Security forces fire tear gas as protests linger in Baghdad ahead of parliament session

Iraq braces for another anti-government rally. Watch this video to know more.

Iraq braces for another anti-government rally

A protester struck in the face by a tear gas canister died in Baghdad on Friday as Iraqi security forces sought to repel demonstrators protesting at corruption and economic hardship, police and medical sources said.

Iraq protesters march towards Baghdad's Green Zone, one killed

By Bamo Nouri Iraq’s recent wave of protests against poverty, a lack of basic services, unemployment, and the interference of Iran in the country’s domestic affairs showed a country at the end of its tether.

Iraq’s wave of protests – its roots and how to begin fixing it

Iraqi security forces used tear gas and stun grenades to repel demonstrators on Friday morning who had marched towards government buildings in protest against corruption and economic hardship.

Protesters march towards Baghdad's fortified Green Zone as anti-government protests resume

Iran-backed militias deployed snipers on Baghdad rooftops during Iraq’s deadliest anti-government protests in years, two Iraqi security officials told Reuters. The deployment of militia fighters, which has not been previously reported, underscores the chaotic nature of Iraqi politics amid mass protests that led to more than 100 deaths and 6,000 injuries during the week starting October 1.

Iran-backed militias deployed snipers in Iraq protests: Report

Iraq's government issued a second package of proposed social reforms on Tuesday in an attempt to meet the demands of anti-government protesters who have demonstrated nationwide for eight days, with the loss of 110 lives and 6,000 wounded.

Protests resume in Iraq's Sadr City as uprising enters second week

Iraq woke up Tuesday from its first quiet night after a week of anti-government protests that left dozens dead and sparked a crisis its president said required a "national dialogue".

Calm returns after Iraq protests but political crisis remains

Iraq's president called Monday for a "halt to escalation" after widespread protests that killed dozens, including an overnight rally in east Baghdad in which the military admitted using "excessive force".

Iraqi President urges end to 'escalation' after days of deadly protests

India & Iraq Shared Cultural, Trade & Political Ties Before The U.S.' War On Terror In 2003 As of August 2019, Iraq is India's biggest oil supplier. But the bilateral ties extend beyond oil and energy. For centuries India and Iraq shared diplomatic and cultural ties. This report explores the history of bilateral ties between India and Iraq.

Gravitas: India's Relationship With Iraq: A Forgotten Tale

As 30,000 Indians visit Iraq annually on pilgrimage, 6,000 Indian employees in Karbala refinery project. So, Should India worry of protests which are going on in Iraq these days? We discuss with Sanjay Kapoor & Kadira Pethiyagoda from New Delhi and London respectively.

Iraq Protests: Should India Worry?

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