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A protester plays an instrument on a street leading to Tahrir Square where ongoing anti-government protests are taking place in Baghdad, Iraq, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. At least 25 people, including protesters and police, were killed and 130 wounded on Friday when armed men in pick up trucks stormed Khilani square, which is adjacent to Tahrir, and shot live ammunition at demonstrators. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

Iraqi state forces, militia man checkpoints after bloodshed

By SAMYA KULLAB and MURTADA FARAJ - Associated Press

Anti-government protesters gather near barriers set up by security forces to close Rasheed Street during ongoing protests in Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed)

15 killed in Iraqi capital as assailants fire live rounds

By SAMYA KULLAB and MURTADA FARAJ - Associated Press

Mourners grieve over the coffin of Mehdi Kadim, 17, a protester killed during anti-government demonstrations, during his funeral in Najaf, Iraq, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. Hundreds of protesters have died since Oct. 1, when thousands of Iraqis took to the streets in Baghdad and the predominantly Shiite southern provinces to decry corruption, poor services and lack of jobs. Security forces have used live fire, tear gas and smoke bombs to disperse crowds. (AP Photo/Anmar Khalil)

Iran consulate in Iraq burns a 3rd time, amid premier talks

By SAMYA KULLAB and MURTADA FARAJ - Associated Press

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Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi resigns amid pressure from protesters

By Lauren Toms - The Washington Times

Anti-government protesters gather during clashes with security forces in Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

With prime minister out, Iraq in constitutional ‘black hole’

By SAMYA KULLAB and MURTADA FARAJ - Associated Press

Pope Francis meets a family in the sanctuary of Greccio, Italy, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. Pope Francis on Sunday hailed Nativity scenes as ‘’simple and admirable’’ signs of Christian faith and encouraged their placement in workplaces, schools and town squares, as he bolstered a Christmas tradition that has at times triggered bitter legal battles in the United States. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Pope Francis criticizes ‘harsh response’ to Iraq protests

By Lauren Toms - The Washington Times

Anti-government protesters gather on Rasheed Street during clashes with security forces in Baghdad, Iraq, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

Iraqi PM formally submits resignation amid more violence

By SAMYA KULLAB and MURTADA FARAJ - Associated Press

Anti-government protesters set fire while security forces close Rasheed Street during clashes in Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. Scores of protesters have been shot dead in the last 24 hours, amid spiraling violence in Baghdad and southern Iraq, officials said. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed)

The Latest: 4 more anti-government Iraqi protesters killed

Associated Press

Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi, center, leaves the parliament building in Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Karim Kadim) ** FILE **

Adel Abdul-Mahdi, Iraq’s PM, announces he’ll resign amid worsening crisis

By Samya Kullab and Murtada Faraj - Associated Press

Security forces and civilians gather near the burned Iranian consulate in Najaf, Iraq, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. An Iraqi police official says anti-government protesters have burned down the Iranian consulate in southern Iraq late Wednesday. Protesters torched the Iranian consulate building in the holy city of Najaf, the seat of the country's Shiite religious authority. Iranian staff working in the consulate escaped through the back door and were not harmed. (AP Photo/Anmar Khalil)

27 Iraqi protesters shot dead in 24 hours, violence spirals

By Samya Kullab and Murtada Faraj - Associated Press

A anti-government protester prepares to throw a molotov cocktail toward security forces during clashes on Rasheed Street in Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. Anti-government protests have gripped Iraq since Oct. 1, when thousands took to the streets in Baghdad and the predominantly Shiite south. The largely leaderless movement is accusing the government of being hopelessly corrupt, and also decries Iran's growing influence in Iraqi state affairs. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed)

The Latest: Death toll of Iraqi protesters at 40 in 24 hours

By MURTADA FARAJ - Associated Press

Yazidi still hears brothers before IS kills them in Iraq

By EDITH M. LEDERER - Associated Press

Anti-government protesters set fire to block streets during ongoing protests in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Ali Abdul Hassan)

6 protesters killed amid violence in Baghdad, south Iraq

By Samya Kullab and Murtada Faraj - Associated Press

Anti-government protesters take cover during clashes with security forces on Rasheed Street, Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed)

The Latest: Iraqi protesters burn down Iranian consulate

Associated Press

Anti-government protesters throw Molotov cocktails toward riot police during clashes with security forces in Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed)

Baghdad bombings kill 5 as Iraqis protest government

By SAMYA KULLAB and MURTADA FARAJ - Associated Press

Iraqi officials cite progress on oil deal with Kurds

By SAMYA KULLAB - Associated Press

Mourners and protesters escort the flag-draped coffin of Munir Ali, seen in poster, whose family said was killed during anti-government demonstrations, during his funeral in Baghdad, Iraq, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Ali Abdul Hassan)

The Latest: Iraq officials: 13 killed in south in 24 hours

Associated Press

Vice President Mike Pence greets troops at a mess hall at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Mike Pence makes surprise visit to Iraq

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Reports: Iraqi minister suspected of fraud in Sweden

Associated Press

Riot police fire tear gas while blocking al-Rashid Street during clashes with anti-government demonstrators in Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

Iraqi officials: 2 protesters dead amid ongoing clashes

By SAMYA KULLAB and MURTADA FARAJ - Associated Press