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People responded to a call by Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr who has been rallying his supporters against Washington's interference.

In Babil province, demonstrators are demanding changes to political and economic crises.

In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, the spokesperson for Iraq's Hezbollah Brigades has confirmed a meeting in Iran of all the major Shia armed groups in the region.

Salih said in a statement that because the constitution did not give him the right to reject nominees for the premiership, he was ready to submit his resignation to the parliament.

A defining feature of Iraq's protests has been the complete rejection of all political parties, but a group led by a Shia Muslim leader has managed to stay onside.

At least 20 killed, more than 130 wounded as armed men attack demonstrators camped out near Tahrir Square.

Powerful tribes in the south of Iraq want to take matters into their own hands after two months of deadly government crackdown on protests.

Iraq is stepping up its response to mass protests across the country after an attack on an Iranian embassy.

More than 230 wounded as security forces open fire on demonstrators in Nasiriya a day after Iran consulate was torched.

Abdul Mahdi said he will submit official resignation to Iraq's Parliament on Friday.

Demonstrators remain sceptical despite Adel Abdul Mahdi's announcement and demand complete overhaul of political system.

Weeks of anti-government protests in Iraq are damaging trade.

Anti-gov't rallies in Iraqi capital turn bloody after Shia leader al-Sistani urges quick electoral reform to end crisis.

Protests continue in Iraq as frustrated populace demands jobs, better services and end to corruption.

Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS meets in US after recent developments in northeast Syria, including death of ISIL leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Announcement by president that prime minister would eventually step down is 'not enough', say protesters.

Protesters resort to old-fashioned methods to get message out as government cuts off internet in Iraq.

At least six killed in Baghdad and seven others in Basra while demonstrators block gates to Umm Qasr port in the south.

President Barham Salih says early vote will take place once new election legislation has been passed.

A look at multiple factors that fuelled widespread anti-government sentiment in the country.

Iraqi PM suspends health minister and refers him for investigation in response to deadly fire at a Baghdad hospital

Timing for move to be established in ‘upcoming technical talks’ and foreign forces to stay to provide training and assistance to Iraqi army, statement after US-Iraq talks says.

From glittering religious sites to important social occasions, Iraqis have a centuries-old relationship with gold.