the world demands us out of the middle east

According to estimates of Iraqi police Jaafar Al-Batat, over 1 million people Thursday demanded the departure of U.S. troops from Iraq with Baghdad. In telephone call, Prime Minister Abdel Mahdi told Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to prepare to leave Iraq. ..

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iraqis choose barham salih as new president and adel abdul-mahdi as

“President Salih and Prime Minister-designate Abdul Mahdi are experienced leaders and well respected in Iraq and around the world.” . ... Salih, who previously has served as deputy prime minister of Iraq and prime minister of the..

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u.s. and iran compete to shape new iraqi government but fall short

The Western official said it is likely that Iraq’s next prime minister will emerge from the political center, largely because of Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani. ... Fiery protests in Basra extinguish hope for Iraq’s pro-U. S. prime minister   . ..

iraqi leader calls summit

BAGHDAD -- Iraq's prime minister appeared to clear Monday -- with last-minute push from U.S ambassador -- for crisis council that seeks to save his crumbling government. ... But the sinking fortunes of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and his Shiite-led..

iraq leader vows end to violence

Iraq leader vows end to violence . More than 40 killed during prime minister's first full day. . . ... BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki pledged 'maximum force against terrorists' on his first full day on the job Sunday, while bombs..

the political life and times of saddam hussein

Trade sanctions and oil embargoes remain in place until inspections begin. . 1992 - Saddam's aggression toward the Kurds in northern Iraq and Shiites in the south force the U.N. to establish 'no-fly-zones' Aug. 26. . 1993 - U.S. forces launch missile attacks on Iraqi intelligence headquarters in response to..

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