Iraqi prime minister to resign in wake of deadly protests
By SAMYA KULLAB, Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — A day after more than 40 protesters were killed by security forces, Iraq's prime minister announced Friday that he would submit his resignation to parliament, a step that carried uncertainty for the entire government and stirred fears of a possible political crisis. The move by Adel Abdul-Mahdi came 13 months after he took office and followed calls by