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Iraqi PM condemns storming of Baghdad's Green Zone

Saturday, 21 May 2016 7:18 AM [ Last Update: Saturday, 21 May 2016 7:18 AM ]

Supporters of Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr attempt to break into Baghdad's Green Zone area. AFP

Here is a round-up of global news developments:

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has condemned the protesters' storming of Baghdad's fortified Green Zone which houses the parliament and government buildings. Abadi warned Iraqi people that chaos will not be in their interest. He urged all Iraqi citizens and political forces to unite in order to confront Daesh.
Russia says it reserves the right to launch unilateral strikes on terrorist groups which are not part of the Syria ceasefire starting May 25. Moscow earlier proposed joint airstrikes with the U-S against Nusra Front terrorists and other militant groups excluded from the truce. Washington rejected the proposal.
European Union countries have agreed to make it easier to suspend visa-free travel for non-EU citizens, as concerns rise in the bloc over an influx of refugees. The move comes amid EU talks with Turkey on easing travel requirements for Turkish citizens as part of a refugee deal with Ankara.
At least three civilians have been killed in Saudi Arabia’s air attacks on Yemen’s Ta’izz province. Five others were also wounded in the airstrikes. This is the second consecutive day of Saudi attacks in Taizz since peace talks were suspended earlier this week.
Bahraini demonstrators have staged fresh anti-regime protests in the village of Abu Saiba. The protesters chanted anti-regime slogans and called for the nation's right of self-determination. They also held the Bahraini government responsible for killing and jailing protesters and political activists.
Egypt’s aviation ministry says search crews have found floating human remains, luggage and seats from the doomed EgyptAir plane. But the black box has not been found yet. Initial reports suggest there were smoke alerts aboard the ill-fated plane before it went down in the Mediterranean Sea.
At least six people have been killed in a suspected Boko Haram attack in Niger’s southern village of Bosso. Seven others were wounded. The victims died from gunshot wounds or being burned alive. The death toll could rise because security forces are searching through the rubble of burned homes.
The White House has been temporarily placed under lockdown after shots were heard nearby. A man reportedly brandished a weapon at Secret Service agents near the complex. He was shot and taken into custody. President Barack Obama was not at the White House at the time of the incident.

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