A demonstrator throws away a tear gas canister during an anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq November 1, 2019. REUTERS/Khalid al-Mousily
Reuters: Iraqis pour into streets for biggest protest day since Saddam
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Iraqis thronged central Baghdad on Friday demanding the root-and-branch downfall of the political elite in the biggest day of mass anti-government demonstrations since the fall of Saddam Hussein.
One woman died after she was struck in the head by a tear gas canister, Iraq’s Human Rights Commission said, and at least 155 people were wounded on Friday as security forces used tear gas and rubber bullets on protesters camped out in the capital’s Tahrir Square.
Five people died on Thursday night from similar injuries.
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MIDDLE EAST
Trump says ceasefire in northeastern Syria holding well.
Turkey, Russia start joint patrols in northern Syria.
U.S. troops, armored vehicles move into eastern Syria to protect oil fields.
Iraq president says PM willing to quit, vows poll after new law.
Iraq protests enter second month, defying pledges of reform.
Yemeni rebels claim they have shot down a US-made drone.
Trump imposes sanctions on Iran while renewing waivers.
Nasrallah: New government must restore trust with Lebanese people.
Lebanese President Aoun calls for 'non-sectarian' system.
Lebanon’s banks reopen after two-week closure amid protests.
ASIA
U.S.-China trade deal in sight after progress in high-level talks.
Civilian casualties in Afghanistan spiked from July to September, report finds.
Pakistan opposition protesters pressure PM Imran Khan to resign.
'Satisfaction': N Korea confirms tested multiple rocket launcher.
Tokyo: North Korea missile capabilities are making advances.
China to 'perfect' Hong Kong leader appointment system amid ongoing pro-democracy protests.
Hong Kong protests: China's leaders send message to protesters.
Delhi declares health emergency over air pollution.
AFRICA
Mali says at least 15 soldiers killed in militant attack.
Clashes reported in Libya as sides reject diplomacy.
Deadly unrest in Ethiopia hampers PM's political reform attempts.
Botswana president sworn in promising to fight graft.
Algerians protest election plan, mark independence war.
Nigeria's new media code sparks worries over freedom of expression.
Zimbabwe government workers to strike over low pay.
Fears of more heavy rain in flood-hit East Africa.
EUROPE
Farage's Brexit Party to fight every seat in poll battle with Johnson.
Spain to host COP25 climate summit in December.
NATO chief in Ukraine says Russia must withdraw troops.
Farage to Johnson: join forces or Brexit party will contest every seat.
Greece: Migrant camps 'on edge of catastrophe', EU watchdog says.
Human rights community decries new Greek asylum law.
Russia's internet law a 'new level' of censorship: RSF.
Essex truck deaths: Second man charged with multiple counts of manslaughter, two arrested in Vietnam.
Spain: Court acquits men of gang-raping unconscious teen.
AMERICAS
Mexico says U.S. fentanyl crackdown led to botched arrest of El Chapo's son.
Trump says he wants to read Ukraine call transcript in TV 'fireside chat'.
White House 'prepared' for Trump to be impeached.
Biden support slips in Iowa as Buttigieg surges: poll.
'Enormous progress' on China trade deal: White House.
Trump, lifelong New Yorker, declares himself a resident of Florida.
Chile unrest: Gov't says cost of damages 'surpasses $1bn'.
Massive wildfires hit southern Brazil's Pantanal wetlands.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
U.S. looking at new ISIS leader and role in organization: U.S. official.
Pentagon: Islamic State will survive leader’s death.
ISIL confirms death of leader al-Baghdadi, names new chief.
'We know exactly who he is!' Trump claims to know identity of new ISIS leader despite terror experts remaining stumped.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
S&P 500, Nasdaq set records on jobs data, trade headway.
Saudi prince seen formally launching Aramco IPO on Sunday: source.
Fitbit snapped up by Google in $2.1bn deal.
China launches world's largest 5G mobile network.
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