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Al Sistani: Iraqis should prohibit the return of corrupt people to power
On Friday, and in an unprecedented statement made by him about politics, Iraq's Shiite figure, Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, stated that Iraqis should ... Middle East -
Issue of guardianship of the jurist and Iraqi elections
Is there an Iraqi constitutional text which stipulates that the most famous Shiite cleric in Iraq is a ruling reference? According to Iraqi ... Middle East -
Sistani and Saudi Arabia: Relations to face sectarianism
There is a desire to communicate and build a good relationship based on trust and respect Middle East -
US strikes kill ISIS commander in Iraq’s Fallujah
US-led coalition air and artillery strikes have killed 70 ISIS fighters in Fallujah, including the militants’ leader in the Iraqi city Middle East -
Iraqi forces, militias retake key town from ISIS
Aid agencies have become alarmed about civilian suffering in a city that has been under siege for six months Middle East -
Iraq’s Shiite rivalries risk turning violent, weakening war on ISIS
Shiite factions came close to taking arms against each another last month when followers of Moqtada al-Sadr stormed the Green Zone Features -
Political blocs aim to scrap Iraq PM cabinet nominees
At least two of Haider al-Abadi’s nominees withdrew, and his cabinet reform efforts seem set for further setbacks Middle East -
Spotlight back on Moqtada Sadr following Green Zone protests
Ongoing sit-in at the gates of Baghdad’s Green Zone have thrust the mercurial cleric back on to centre stage Features -
Iraq’s top Shiite cleric suspends weekly sermons
Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani said on Friday he would no longer deliver regular weekly sermons about political affairs Middle East -
Iraqi PM Abadi pledges corruption drive after Sistani criticism
Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani enewed his calls to the government to reform the administration and combat corruption Middle East -
After Ramadi, there’s one more chance to save Iraq
There is no doubt that from a strategic perspective, the retaking of Ramadi—the capital of Sunni-dominated Anbar province in Iraq—amounts ... Middle East -
Iraq’s Sistani calls for the release of Qatari hunters
A large group of unidentified armed men abducted at least 26 Qataris from their desert camp in southern Iraq News -
Leading Iraqi cleric urges wider war against ISIS
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said his government would welcome Russia air strikes against ISIS in Iraq Middle East -
Iraqi tribes ready to join anti-ISIS volunteer forces, says PMU official
Haitham al-Mayahi, PMU’s director of the international relations office, talks about a new vision to create an all-inclusive forces to defeat ISIS Features -
Iraq’s Sadr calls for release of Turkish hostages
Top Shi'ite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani called for the Turkish hostages to be released Middle East -
Sistani: Iraq could face ‘partition’ without reform
Iraq’s top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani warned that the country faces dire if real reform is not carried out Middle East -
Iraq’s Sistani calls for reforms to start with judiciary
Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani called judicial reform one of the most important aspects of the reform process Middle East -
Top Iraq Shiite cleric calls for protection of army families
Al-Sistani’s appeal comes amid mounting pressure on the government to catch and prosecute those responsible for last week’s massive bombing in eastern Diyala Middle East -
Iraq’s top Shiite cleric thrown into heart of politics
Ali al-Sistani saw it as a necessity to step in with his moral authority given the failures of politicians and the collapse of the military Features -
Iraq's top cleric says graft in army helped ISIS
Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has become increasingly critical of Iraqi leaders following ISIS' advance Middle East -
Top Iraq Shiite cleric urges fighters to protect ‘innocents’
The cleric also paid tribute to members of the Albu Nimr, a Sunni tribe, more than 40 of whom were killed by ISIS Middle East -
Top Iraq Shiite cleric backs PM's fight against ISIS
Iraq's top Shiite cleric on Monday gave his support to the new government battling the Islamic State group as militants unleashed a wave of deadly ... Middle East -
Top Iraqi cleric urges leaders not to delay government
Iraq’s premier-designate, Haider al-Abadi, has until Sept. 10 to submit a list of Cabinet members to parliament for approval Middle East -
Sunni leaders open to joining Iraq’s new govt
Tribal leaders who revolted against outgoing PM Maliki’s government would be willing to join the new administration if certain conditions are met Middle East -
Iraq’s top Shiite cleric sends subtle message to Maliki to step aside
Sistani said leaders should show flexibility so that political deadlocks could be broken and Iraq could confront an insurgency Middle East -
Sistani: lack of new Iraq govt ‘regrettable failure’
The top Iraqi cleric reiterated his call for a government that has ‘broad national acceptance’ Middle East -
Iraq’s top cleric calls for deal on PM by Tuesday
Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani called on political blocs to agree on the next prime minister Middle East -
Analysts: Top Iraqi Shiite cleric’s call for unity govt not enough
Key regional countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran and Turkey are divided, and will not sit together at the negotiation table Analysis -
Obama warns U.S. firepower won’t unify Iraq
President says no amount of U.S. firepower can keep Iraq together if its political leaders did not disdain sectarianism Middle East -
Iraq’s top Shiite cleric urges for new govt
Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani calling for a new ‘effective’ government is considered to be an implicit criticism of Prime Minister al-Maliki Middle East