Iraqi parliament in Baghdad stormed by protesters
Thousands of followers of an influential Shiite cleric breached Iraq's parliament Saturday, the second time in a week, to protest government formation efforts led by Iran-backed groups. Iraqi security forces initially used tear gas and sound bombs to try to repel the demonstrators and caused several injuries witnessed by journalists for The Associated Press. The Health Ministry said it had received 60 injured patients. An expected parliament session did not take place, and there were no lawmaker
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