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Iraq's president threatens to resign
Barham Salih threatens to resign in protest at the coalition's choice of prime minister.
The president of Iraq, Barham Salih has threatened to resign in protest at the coalition's choice of prime minister. We find out more from our regional expert.
Also, a typhoon in the Philippines has killed at least 16 people, with many more still missing. We hear voices from the affected area.
And we revisit the situation in Kashmir where the government imposed a security lockdown and communications blackout amid protests.
(Photo: Iraqi President Barham Salih delivers a televised speech to people in Baghdad, October 31, 2019 Credit: The Presidency of the Republic of Iraq handout via Reuters)
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