UK parties push Dec 9 Brexit election bid
Liberal Democrats and SNP urge an early national vote on December 9 to force delay or defeat of Boris Johnson's Brexit withdrawal bill. Johnson backs December 12, while Labour warns of no deal risks and calls for EU extension talks, with Parliament facing dissolution timing and a two thirds vote hurdle.
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Protests grip Baghdad as clashes persist at Tahrir Square
Iraqi anti government protesters remain in Baghdad's Tahrir Square after a night of clashes with security forces. Elite counterterrorism units and militias deployed citywide to protect party offices and militia HQs. At least 17 killed in Baghdad and 70 nationwide since Friday. first wave had 149 dead. Protesters vow resignation of a Shiite led government amid corruption and economic woes. Security forces used tear gas and stun grenades to push crowds back from a main bridge to the Green Zone. Violence also flared in the south with offices stormed and curfews imposed. Nasiriyah saw three protesters shot, while 13 activists were reportedly arrested by unidentified security forces.
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Al-Baghdadi killed in U S led raid in Idlib province
U S official says Abu Bakr al Baghdadi targeted in Syria's Idlib province. No U S casualties reported. DNA confirmed identity on site. Trump lauds operation as a major foreign policy moment while defending Syria pullout.
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