In Iraq, six protesters were killed today in the southern part of the country, where resurging anti-government demonstrations have turned up the heat on politicians. <br />'' <br />'' The Iraqi Human Rights Commission reported that three demonstrators were killed and around 50 injured in clashes with security forces near the key southern port of Umm Qasr.<br />'' <br />'' According to news agency AFP,  security forces had fired live rounds at protesters trying to block access to the port.<br />'' <br />'' Three others were killed and at least 47 wounded by security forces in clashes in the southern city of Nasiriyah where protesters blockaded five main bridges and shut down schools.<br />''<br />''Since October 1, Iraq's capital and majority-Shiite south have been swept by mass demonstrations over corruption, lack of jobs and poor services that have escalated into calls for an overhaul of the ruling system.