Protesters demand an end to corruption, shortages of food and power and replacement of local officials [Reuters]Protesters Killed as Iraqis Stage 'Day of Rage' Protest -- Voice of America
Thousands of Iraqis took to the streets Friday in a nationwide "Day of Rage" inspired by uprisings in Tunisia, Egypt and other Middle Eastern nations.
At least five people were killed in clashes with security forces. News reports say the deaths occurred as demonstrators tried to storm government buildings in at least two Iraqi cities.
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