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Iraq deploys counter-terrorism forces to protect Baghdad buildings

Iraq deploys counter-terrorism forces to protect Baghdad buildings

Reuters 2019-10-27 14:08:30

Iraq’s elite Counter-Terrorism Service said on Sunday it had deployed in the streets of Baghdad upon Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi’s orders to protect important state buildings while sec...

Iraqi military recaptures Hawija

Iraqi military recaptures Hawija

Reuters 2017-10-05 12:51:59

Iraqi forces have captured the town of Hawija and the surrounding area from Islamic State, the military said in a statement on Thursday. With the capture of Hawija, the militants’ last strongho...