Iraq
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Hezbollah commander who led U.S. troop attacks killed in Baghdad strike, U.S. saysA commander from Kataib Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group that has been blamed for attacking U.S. troops, was killed in a U.S. strike in Baghdad, the U.S. military said.WorldFeb 7, 2024
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Fire kills at least 100, hurts 150 more at Iraq wedding celebrationThe fire happened in Iraq's Nineveh province in its Hamdaniya area, a predominantly Christian area just outside of the city of Mosul, authorities said.WorldSep 26, 2023
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Kingston artist looks to rebuild life after fleeing war torn IraqA newcomer to Kingston fled to Canada from the conflict in Iraq and is trying to pull his life together through his art.CanadaSep 22, 2023
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Protesters storm Swedish embassy in Baghdad, set fire over planned Qur’an burningThursday's demonstration was called to protest the second planned Quran burning in Sweden in weeks by Shi'ite supporters, after an earlier burning ignited widespread controversy.WorldJul 19, 2023
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Qur’an burning in Sweden sparks protest outside embassy in BaghdadSome of the protesters burned a rainbow-coloured flag representing the LGBTQ2 community outside the Swedish embassy in Baghdad and chanted "yes, yes to the Qur'an."WorldJun 29, 2023
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U.S. moves to repeal Iraq War authorizations as 20th anniversary of invasion nearsSenators voted to to move forward on legislation that would repeal two measures that allowed for open-ended military operations in Iraq, but have been cited in other conflicts.U.S. NewsMar 16, 2023
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Explosion in northern Iraq kills 9 policemen: officialsIn Iraq, militants have successfully exploited security gaps across a patch of territory in the north because of an ongoing dispute between Baghdad and Irbil.WorldDec 18, 2022
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Canadian Armed Forces member dies in Iraq in ‘non-operational’ circumstances'An investigation into the circumstances of this incident is currently underway and no further details will be made available until the investigation has been completed,' DND said.CanadaNov 7, 2022
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Iraqi cleric calls on supporters to withdraw after 30 killed in violent protestsAfter cleric Muqtada al-Sadr announced Monday he would resign from politics, his supporters stormed the Green Zone, once the stronghold of the U.S. military,WorldAug 30, 2022
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At least 15 dead after followers of Iraqi Shiite cleric storm palace amid resignationThe cleric announced his withdrawal from politics in a tweet, and ordered the closure of his party offices. Religious and cultural institutions will remain open.WorldAug 29, 2022
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