Violence across Iraq kills over 280 as demonstrators encroach on government offices and demand end to corruption, unemployment

Anti-government demonstrations are mainly directed at Iraq's own political leaders, but they have also exposed resentment at Iranian influence in the country

Security forces continue using live ammunition, impose severe limitations on internet access as nationwide demonstrations persist

Government forces open fire on demonstrators as they approach PM's office and state TV headquarters

FM Katz backs growing anti-government rallies, praises Iraqis' 'long & glorious history'

Protesters use burning tires and barbed wire to block thoroughfares, appearing to borrow a tactic from Lebanon, where similar anti-government demonstrations are underway

One-time commercial center in Baghdad now a gathering place for anti-government demonstrators to dine together, play dominoes and keep an eye on the security forces

Barham Saleh says PM Adel Abdel Mahdi has agreed to resign if a replacement is found, but no candidate has been accepted by the different parties

No immediate claim of responsibility for attack, which comes as country is rocked by deadly anti-government protests

Adel Abdel Mahdi under threat as his two main backers discuss his removal and spiraling anti-government protests kill over 240