Reuters: At least five dead as Iraqi security forces open fire on Baghdad protesters
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi security forces killed at least five people when they opened fire on protesters in Baghdad on Monday, a Reuters witness said, as thousands took part in the largest wave of anti-government protests for decades.
A Reuters cameraman saw one man shot dead, his body carried away by fellow protesters, when security forces opened fire with live rounds on demonstrators near Baghdad’s Ahrar Bridge. He also saw at least four others killed.
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MIDDLE EAST
3 killed in political protest at Iranian consulate in Iraq. Iraq security kill Baghdad protesters with live rounds.
Turkey, Russia begin joint patrols in northeast Syria.
Iran announces new nuclear deal violations. Iran breaks further away from crumbling nuclear deal.
Iran's Khamenei renews ban on talks with U.S..
Supreme leader: Iran has outflanked US since 1979 revolution.
Iran celebrates 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover, 444-day hostage crisis.
US sanctions Iran supreme leader's aides on embassy anniversary.
Lebanon anti-government protesters block roads to press demands.
ASIA
With Trump gone, ASEAN charts path for trade bloc led by China.
Kim Jong Un has 'decided' on U.S.-North Korea summit, Seoul says.
Moon Jae-in, Shinzo Abe agree to improve Korea, Japan ties.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe discuss Xi Jinping’s state visit.
Pakistan PM Khan rejects calls to step down.
Police arrest 8 in Vietnam for deaths of 39 in Britain.
India: Delhi restricts car use as toxic smog covers city.
AFRICA
Egypt forces kill 83 fighters in Sinai, military says.
Pirates attack Greek oil tanker off Togo.
Guinea protesters wounded by gunfire in clashes with police.
Rwanda official on trial in Belgium over 1994 genocide.
Refugee anger boiling over in South Africa.
Anti-Ebola fighter killed as new vaccine arrives in Congo.
Mozambicans living on 'roots' following cyclone.
EUROPE
Britain set for 1970s public spending levels as parties woo voters: report.
Farage: Hundreds of Brexit Party candidates will run in election.
British House to elect new speaker for first time in 10 years.
UK: Russia election-meddling report delayed until after election.
Netherlands admits killing up to 70 civilians in botched airstrike in Iraq.
Romania new PM to name EU commissioner after consulting president.
Germany's Angela Merkel vows to fight right-wing extremist terrorism.
AMERICAS
US judges reject Trump appeal over tax returns.
House Democrats release first transcripts from impeachment probe.
Appeals court rules Manhattan DA can subpoena Trump tax returns.
Donald Trump threatens to pull California fire aid in Twitter spat with state's Governor.
Chile unrest: Growing anger over social inequality.
Venezuela and El Salvador in tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions.
'Disturbing' lead contamination in Canadian water, finds study.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Turkey demands Germany take back 20 captured 'Islamic State' members.
Turkey says it will send back Islamic State prisoners even if citizenships revoked.
Islamists vow to continue Pakistan protest after PM refuses to resign.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
China, US are possible locations for Trump-Xi trade deal signing.
Saudi Aramco plans world's largest IPO next month.
Chinese firms hit bribery and tax evasion troubles amid African corruption crackdowns.
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