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But as the Kut demonstration's rapid descent into chaos suggests, these accumulated grievances among a disillusioned populace could prove destabilizing for Maliki as he embarks on his second term in office ahead of the withdrawal of U.S. troops at the end of the year.

Violence erupts during anti-government protests in southern Iraq city Liz Sly 2011

But as the Kut demonstration's rapid descent into chaos suggests, these accumulated grievances among a disillusioned populace could prove destabilizing for Maliki as he embarks on his second term in office ahead of the withdrawal of U.S. troops at the end of the year.

Violence erupts during anti-government protests in southern Iraq city Liz Sly 2011

Many of the demonstration's original organizers now argue it is time for the weather take center stage as a primary challenge facing the movement.

Snowstorm tests the resolve of Occupy protesters 2011

But as the Kut demonstration's rapid descent into chaos suggests, these accumulated grievances among a disillusioned populace could prove destabilizing for Maliki as he embarks on his second term in office ahead of the withdrawal of U.S. troops at the end of the year.

Violence erupts during anti-government protests in southern Iraq city Liz Sly 2011

Vancouver's mayor said he would shut the Canadian city's "Occupy Wall Street"-style protest after a young woman was found dead Saturday at the demonstration's encampment.

What's News— 2011

But as the Kut demonstration's rapid descent into chaos suggests, these accumulated grievances among a disillusioned populace could prove destabilizing for Maliki as he embarks on his second term in office ahead of the withdrawal of U.S. troops at the end of the year.

Violence erupts during anti-government protests in southern Iraq city Liz Sly 2011

But as the Kut demonstration's rapid descent into chaos suggests, these accumulated grievances among a disillusioned populace could prove destabilizing for Maliki as he embarks on his second term in office ahead of the withdrawal of U.S. troops at the end of the year.

Violence erupts during anti-government protests in southern Iraq city Liz Sly 2011

Nagano clearly understood the demonstration's implications.

Pearl Harbor, Iran and North Korea Warren Kozak 2011

But as the Kut demonstration's rapid descent into chaos suggests, these accumulated grievances among a disillusioned populace could prove destabilizing for Maliki as he embarks on his second term in office ahead of the withdrawal of U.S. troops at the end of the year.

Violence erupts during anti-government protests in southern Iraq city Liz Sly 2011

Vancouver's mayor said he would shut the British Columbian city's "Occupy Wall Street"-style protest after a young woman was found dead Saturday at the demonstration's encampment, posing wider safety concerns for municipal officials across North America who are struggling over whether to forcibly evict protesters.

Vancouver Rally Death Spurs Mayor to Action Will Connors 2011