Iraq police; Baghdad market suicide bombing death toll rises to 13
A twin suicide bombing killed at least 13 people and wounded more than 30 in a Baghdad market on Thursday in the first such attack in years, security and medical sources said.
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This has forced Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi to launch an investigation into the statements and suspended Daoud from office, government sources revealed.
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Iraq sets June 6 date for ‘free and fair’ election
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Iraq: Salaries of 5 Million Employees Hostage to Political Bargaining
The reason announced by Finance Minister Ali Abdul Amir Allawi was the lack of financial liquidity due to the decrease in oil prices and the surge in the budget deficit.
Security Forces Launch Operation against ISIS in Iraq’s Diyala
The operation was kicked off a week after the Khilanih massacre in Diyala where five family members of the Bani Kaab tribe, including its chief, were killed by ISIS.
Iraqi militias defy government, expand networks and pressure
These thuggish pressure groups try to create social pressure in order to stop any criticism of or action against the militias and their political agendas.
Iraq reshuffles military commanders amid escalations with ISIS groups
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Leaders from the Arab world weighed in to congratulate America’s new president, Joseph R. Biden, after he was inaugurated on Wednesday
https://allarab.news/arab-leaders-congratulate-biden-say-they-look-forward-to-working-with-new-administration/
Deadly suicide attacks shake Bagdad market killing at least 32 people.
https://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2021/01/21/Three-killed-16-injured-in-Baghdad-market-suicide-bombing-Iraq-police
