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Thousands in bloody protests across Iraq, 31 dead

Protesters gathered by truckfuls to vent their anger against corruption, unemployment and poor services. [AFP]

Thousands of protesters clashed with riot police in Iraq's capital and across the south on Thursday, the third day of mass rallies that have left 31 dead.

Defying curfews, tear gas and live rounds, truckfuls of demonstrators gathered to vent anger over corruption, unemployment and poor services in the biggest challenge yet to Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi.

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