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Pope Francis arrives in Baghdad in the first ever Papal visit to Iraq.
2021-03-5

Thousands of Iraqis take to the streets in Baghdad and major southern cities, including Basra and Najaf, to both mark the anniversary of the protests and renew calls to end corruption. Security forces in central Baghdad threw tear gas to prevent marchers from crossing strategic bridges, injuring at least six, and around 43 officers were injured after protesters threw Molotov cocktails at them.
2020-10-25

A group of unknown assailants assassinate prominent Iraqi historian and government advisor Hisham al-Hashimi near his home in Zayouna, Baghdad. No group has claimed responsibility for his killing.
2020-07-6

At least five people are killed in a second day of spontaneous protests against unemployment, government corruption and lack of basic services in Iraq. Police say they have "lost control" of the city of Nassiriya after exchanging gunfire with protesters. Curfews are imposed on the Iraqi cities of Baghdad, Nassiriya, Amarah and Hillah.
2019-10-2

The United States flag is lowered in Baghdad marking the end of U.S. military operations in Iraq after eight years of the Iraq War.
2011-12-15

A car bomb in Baghdad, Iraq, kills at least 16 people in a cafe with young men watching a football match.
2011-05-3

At least three people are killed in an explosion in Baghdad, Iraq.
2010-10-27

10 killed, 13 wounded in Iraq gold market robbery in a market in Kirkuk, 250 km north of Baghdad.
2010-10-26

A suicide bomber attacks a Shia pilgrimage in Baghdad, Iraq killing at least 41 and wounding 174.
2010-07-7

The Iraqi Council of Representatives convenes in Baghdad three months after inconclusive elections.
2010-06-14