iraq news
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Ottawa grants emergency travel document to Canadian stuck in IraqA Canadian woman trapped in Iraq, who has previously spent time stuck in Syrian prison camps, will receive an emergency travel document to return home.CanadaNov 12, 2021
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Iraq’s prime minister unharmed after assassination attempt with armed dronesSeven of al-Kadhimi's security guards were injured in the attack with two armed drones which occurred in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone area, officials said.WorldNov 6, 2021
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Mortars were used in American embassy attack in Iraq: U.S. militaryGen. Frank McKenzie, a top U.S. commander for the Middle East, told reporters travelling with him that the mortar attack started a fire that was put out. He said no U.S. military personnel were injured, but one U.S. national had a minor injury but returned to work.WorldJan 27, 2020
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Iraq protesters’ tents set on fire after key Shiite cleric withdraws supportOne protester was killed and 44 wounded when security forces fired tear gas and live rounds to disperse them from nearby Baghdad's Khilani Square, as clearance operations were underway, medical and security officials said.WorldJan 25, 2020
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Iraq’s prime minister says he will resign after protests leave hundreds deadAt least 400 protesters have died since Oct. 1, when thousands of Iraqis took to the streets to decry corruption, poor services and lack of jobs.WorldNov 29, 2019
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Up to 3,000 Iraqi refugees captured by Islamic State: UN refugee agencyThe U.N. refugee agency says it has received reports that the Islamic State group may have captured up to 3,000 Iraqis who were fleeing violence and that 12 of them may have been killed.WorldAug 5, 2016
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