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The prime minister appealed Wednesday to Iraqis to stand by their security forces, even as angry lawmakers demanded answers and called on top officials to resign following the third massive attack against government sites since summer.
Washington, 10 December (WashingtonTV)—Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on Wednesday fired the head of Baghdad’s security forces, in response to criticism over Tuesday’s bombings which killed 127 people.
What's Your Reaction? BAGHDAD — Iraq's Western-backed government – facing intense pressure to address security lapses after suicide bombings killed 127 people in the capital – ordered a shake-up Wednesday in the country's military leadership.
The government — facing intense pressure to address security lapses after suicide bombings killed 127 people in the capital — ordered a shake-up Wednesday in the military leadership.
Hours after a quick succession of car bombs exploded Tuesday in the heart of Baghdad, Iraqi army Capt. Mohammed Abbas shook as he spoke of the terrorists that he said are intent on destroying Iraq.
BAGHDAD — A man who was presumed dead in this week’s string of attacks in Baghdad stunned neighbors Wednesday when he returned to his toppled home — and then he drew more stares as he cuddled his pet dog that was remarkably unharmed in the blast. “Lots of neighbors thought I was dead,” said Farouq Omar Muhei after his dog, Liza, was carried down to the street and began lapping at a puddle.
(RTTNews) - Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has removed the head of security forces in Baghdad from his post, a day after a series of deadly bombing attacks killed nearly 130 people in the capital city, his office announced Wednesday.
Iraqi leaders were set to come under fire Wednesday, having failed to prevent a spate of attacks in Baghdad that killed 127 people, the third major set of bombings to hit the capital since August.
Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki accused rivals on Thursday of stoking political rows that have put Iraq's security at risk, as US Defence Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Baghdad on a surprise visit.
Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki accused rivals on Thursday of stoking political rows that have put Iraq's security at risk, as US Defence Secretary Robert Gates arrived on a surprise visit.
The last time former Iraq electricity minister Aiham Alsammarae was in Baghdad, he was hatching a plan to break out of jail.
Liza is one lucky dog. And so, it turns out, is her family.
The prime minister appealed Wednesday to Iraqis to stand by their security forces, even as angry lawmakers demanded answers...
A man who was presumed dead in this week's string of attacks in Baghdad stunned neighbors Wednesday when returned to his toppled home -- and then he drew more stares as he cuddled his pet dog that was remarkably unharmed in the blast.
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki canceled a planned meeting with visiting U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Thursday after being summoned by Iraqi lawmakers to discuss a huge bombing in the capital earlier this week.
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq's prime minister is calling on Iraqis to stand by their security forces following a string of attacks in Baghdad that have angry lawmakers demanding answers and calling for resignations of security leaders.
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