At least 10 killed in clashes in Baghdad’s Green Zone after powerful cleric announces withdrawal from politics

At least 10 people were killed and more than 200 injured in violent clashes that erupted in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone on Monday, f

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Iraq security forces said Tuesday four rockets had landed in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone, damaging a residential complex. The rockets were launched from the al-Habibiya and al-Baladiyat areas east of the capital, said the Iraqi Security

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At that time, he said his request was "a sacrifice from me for the country and the people to rid them of the unknown destiny."

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Iraq has struggled to form a new government since parliamentary elections in October which saw Iran-backed Shiite blocs losing seats to the Sadrists.

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