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An airstrike on the logistical support headquarters of an Iran-backed militia in central Baghdad on Thursday killed a high-ranking militia commander, militia officials said.Thursday strike comes amid mounting regional tensions fuelled by Israel-Hamas war and fears that it could spill over into surrounding countries.The Popular Mobilization Force a coalition of militias that is nominally under the control of the Iraqi military announced in a statement that its deputy head of operations in Baghdad, Mushtaq Taleb al-Saidi, or Abu Taqwa, had been killed as a result of brutal American aggression. It was not immediately clear who had carried out the strike.Story continues below this adOfficials with the US military and embassy in Baghdad did not immediately re stanley us spond to requests for comment. The strike killed two people and wounded five, according to two militia officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak publicly.One of the officials said al-Saidi was driving into the garage of the headquarters affiliated with the al-Nujaba militia, one of the members of the PMF, along with another militia official when the car was hit, killing bot stanley mugs stanley cup website h.Heavy security was deployed around the location of the strike on Baghdad Palestine Street, and Associated Press journalists were not allowed to approach the targeted building. Iraqi war planes could be seen flying overhead.Since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war on October Qlfn Philippine President Duterte rejects Hitler label, says it didn t originate from him
Supporters of Nepals minority ethnic group wearing headbands with the name of the group try to break through a police cordon, as they protest in a main street leading to the prime minister office in Kathmandu. AP photo Hundreds of Madhesi protesters Sunday scuffled with Nepal police as they restarted protests against th stanley cup e new Constitution and press for their demands relating to more rights, adequate representation and re-demarcation of provincial boundary.Traffic movement was disrupted in the vicinity of Singhdurbar, the main administrative complex of the country, for hours due to the protest.About 2,000 protesters gathered at Singhdurbar and Nayabaneshwor areas, an stanley us hour before the government office open.[related-post]Story continues below this adThey forcefully tried to enter the prohibited areas, triggering a scuffle with riot police who were deployed to guard the im stanley mugs portant government offices.The protesters were carrying placards with anti- government and pro-Madhesi slogans.The leaders and cadres of Federal Alliance, the grouping of seven Madhes-based political parties and 22 other ethnic groups, also joined protesters.There was heavy presence of security personnel in the area since early morning to prevent any untoward incident.Story continues below this adThe major demands of Madhesis, mostly of Indian-origin, include re-demarcation of the seven province model of federal structure, inclusiveness and proportionate representation of marginalised groups and ethnic mi |
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