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Shelly Kittleson kidnapping prompts journalists to leave Iraq

Only around 10 foreign journalists remain in Baghdad, a local reporter told The New Arab, following increased kidnappings and security concerns.

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12 April, 2026
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Shelly Kittleson freed after being held hostage by Iraqi militia

The New Arab Staff
07 April, 2026
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US and Iraq to 'intensify cooperation' against attacks

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28 March, 2026
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Iraqi pro-Iran group extends pause in US embassy attacks

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
23 March, 2026
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Overnight attacks target US centre at Baghdad airport: security officials

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
22 March, 2026
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Iraqi coronavirus cases top 200,000

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
22 August, 2020
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Iraq removes 'highly dangerous' material from Baghdad airport

The New Arab Staff
10 August, 2020
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Iraqi policemen killed protesters with hunting rifles: minister

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
31 July, 2020
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Iraqi army: Two rockets target Baghdad airport, no casualties

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
31 July, 2020
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Iraq forces free German woman kidnapped in Baghdad

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
24 July, 2020
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Iraqi prime minister warns against attacks on Iran

The New Arab Staff
22 July, 2020
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German woman kidnapped in Baghdad

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
21 July, 2020
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Daytime rocket attack hits Baghdad as Iran FM visits

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
19 July, 2020
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France urges Iraq to keep away from regional tensions

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
16 July, 2020
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Iraq mourns Hashemi, vows to pursue his killers

The New Arab Staff
07 July, 2020
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Rocket fired at Baghdad airport following string of attacks

The New Arab & agencies
06 July, 2020
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Rockets target American sites in Iraq despite militia arrests

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
05 July, 2020
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Iraq launches operation against IS, anti-US militias in Baghdad

The New Arab Staff
02 July, 2020
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Iraq, US launch strategic online talks to temper tensions

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
11 June, 2020
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US general sees Baghdad keeping American troops in country

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
10 June, 2020
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Iraq's Sadr urges US withdraws 'occupying' forces

The New Arab Staff
09 June, 2020