An influential Shiite cleric announced Monday that he would resign from Iraqi politics, prompting hundreds of his angry followers to storm the government palace and sparking clashes with security forces. (Aug. 29)
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Watch VideoArmed supporters of a powerful Iraqi cleric who clashed with security forces in the capital began to withdraw from the..
Watch VideoAn influential Shiite cleric announced Monday he would resign from Iraqi politics, prompting hundreds of his angry..
By Baria Alamuddin*
Iraqis are terrified that renewed internecine Shiite strife could plunge the country into all-out..
