Iraq PM hits back in war of words with Turkey's president

Iraq PM hits back in war of words with Turkey's president Baghdad (AFP) Oct 11, 2016 - Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi hit back on Tuesday against dismissive comments by Turkey's president, mocking his appeal to the nation via video call during a failed coup attempt. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Abadi earlier in the day to "know your place," and said that he is "not on my level" - another escalation in the war of words between the two sides over Ankara's ... more

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