Iraq

Downing Street Slaps Down Trump Over Threat To Target Iran's Cultural Sites

Boris Johnson's spokesperson, however, insists special relationship remains strong and defends US's right to "self defence".
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Boris Johnson Says Iranian Military Leader 'Posed A Threat To All Our Interests'

"We will not lament his death": PM makes first statement after killing of general Qassem Soleimani sparks fears of war.
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Qassem Soleimani Funeral: Huge Crowds Mourn Commander Killed In US Air Strike

Tens-of-thousands of people filled the streets for the grand funeral procession.
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Iraqi MPs Call On Government To Expel Foreign Troops

The resolution was passed following the Trump-authorised killing of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani.
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Mourners Chant 'Death To America' In Qassem Soleimani Funeral Procession

Thousands marched through Baghdad on Saturday for Iran’s top general, who was killed in a US airstrike.
By Qassim Abdul-Zahra and Sarah El Deeb, AP

Foreign Office Warns British Travellers To Avoid Iraq And Iran

The government has changed its advice amid escalating tensions in the wake of Trump's assisination of Iranian general Soleimani.
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US Evacuates Ambassador In Iraq As Protestors And Militia Set Embassy In Baghdad Ablaze

Amid flames and gunfire, demonstrators chanted: “No, no, America! No, no, Trump!”
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Iraq Death Toll Reaches 110 As Demonstrations Continue For Second Week

On Tuesday, the government proposed new social reforms in a bid to quell the unrest.
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This Is Why Violence Is Tearing Iraq Apart Again After Two Years Of Relative Calm

At least 72 people have been killed just this week.
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Opposition 'Must Be Ready To Impeach Boris Johnson' If He Ignores Law On No-Deal Brexit

The prime minister once supported the idea of impeaching Tony Blair over the Iraq war. Now Plaid Cymru are urging other parties to consider the unusual move.
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