In Iraq

Iraqi protesters attack Iran consulate in Karbala

Anti-government protesters continue to shut down roads and government offices in the Iraqi capital, escalating a month-long string of rallies demanding political change.

Attack on protesters kills 18, wounds hundreds in Karbala: Iraqi officials

It was not immediately clear who was behind the overnight attack, and protesters said they did not know whether the masked gunmen were riot police, special forces or militias. Around 240 anti-government protester have been killed this month.

Death toll climbs to 42 in Iraq protests - watchdog, security sources

Renewed protests began on Thursday evening in a month of deadly unrest that has claimed more than 200 lives.

At least 28 dead in Iraq as protests spread across south

Protests broke out on Tuesday across several Iraqi governorates demanding an improvement in living conditions and an end to corruption.