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| Nov.12 |
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Iran-Iraq earthquake kills more than 140, injures at least 860. Northern Iraq
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| Sep.24 |
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Iraq's Kurdistan holds independence vote |
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| Jul.9 |
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Mosul: Iraq PM celebrates victory over IS in the city 
Haider al-Abadi has visited Mosul to congratulate Iraqi forces for their victory over IS in the city. He was there to announce the city's full liberation | |
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| Jun.21 |
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IS destroys iconic al-Nuri mosque in Mosul
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| Nov.1 |
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Mosul battle: Iraqi special forces 'break front line'
Iraqi forces fighting so-called Islamic State (IS) in Mosul have broken through the front line without suffering any losses, a spokesman say...
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| Oct.17 |
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Liberation of Mosul Begins The Iraqi government launches an offensive strategy to take back the city, which is the last major city in Iraq that is under the Islamic State
| Oct.15 |
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Suicide bomber targets mourning tent in Baghdad, kills 41 |
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| Jul.3 |
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Baghdad bombing kills 250
Map of al-Hadi Centre Karrada Iraq A suicide truck bomb ripped through a busy shopping district. The brazen Saturday night attack in the heart of the packed Karrada neighborhood
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| Jun.19 |
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IS conflict: Falluja 'humanitarian disaster' warning |
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| May.22 |
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Falluja assault: PM announces beginning of military operation. Sunni Triangle
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| Apr.30 |
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Iraqi Shia protesters storm Baghdad parliament
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| Dec.28 |
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Iraq declares Ramadi liberated from ISIS
Map of Ramadi Iraq Western Iraq: The Iraqi city of Ramadi has been 'liberated' from so-called Islamic State, the Iraqi military has declared. There are still pockets of resistance in the city
| May.15 |
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Militants seize Ramadi stronghold
Map of Ramadi Iraq Western Iraq: Islamic State militants have seized the main government building in Ramadi, the capital of Iraq's largest province
| May.2 |
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Islamic State: Militants 'kill 300 Yazidi captives' |
| Apr.17 |
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Saddam aide Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri 'killed' in Iraq |
| Mar.6 |
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Iraqi army drives IS from key town. Western Iraq
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| Nov.1 |
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IS militants kill 50 from Iraq tribe. Western Iraq
| Aug.19 |
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Video shows ISIS beheading U.S. journalist James Foley Northern Iraq: A video shows the beheading and threatens the life of another American if President Barack Obama doesn't end military operations in Iraq
| Aug.11 |
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Iraqi President nominates new prime minister
Baghdad: President Fuad Masum nominated Haider al-Abadi to succeed a defiant Nuri al-Maliki, who had earlier vowed to hang on to power
| Jun.29 |
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ISIS declares new Islamic caliphate
The Al Qaeda breakaway group that has seized much of northern Syria and neighboring Iraq formally declared the creation of an Islamic state
| Jun.28 |
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Iraq army 'routs Isis rebels' in offensive on Tikrit. Sunni Triangle
| Jun.22 |
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Iraq 'loses western border control' |
| Jun.20 |
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More than a million Iraqis have fled their homes as ISIS continues siege |
| Jun.17 |
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Baghdadis stockpile food in fear of ISIS advance |
| Jun.11 |
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Militants seize Tikrit after taking Mosul |
| Jun.10 |
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ISIS seizes city of Mosul 
Iraq's prime minister has asked parliament to declare a state of emergency after Islamist militants effectively took control of Mosul | |
| Jan.4 |
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Iraq government 'loses Fallujah' |
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| Mar.19 |
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Attacks claim 48 lives on Iraq anniversary |
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| Dec.21 |
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Multiple Iraq blasts kill at least 63 people |
| Dec.19 |
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Arrest warrant issued for vice president |
| Dec.17 |
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Last US troops withdraw from Iraq 
The last convoy of US troops to leave Iraq has entered Kuwait, nearly nine years after the invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein. The column of about 100 armoured vehicles carrying 500 soldiers crossed t... | |
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| Dec.30 |
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Christians killed in Iraq attacks |
| Aug.31 |
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U.S. combat mission in Iraq ends
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| Dec.8 |
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Car bombs killed at least 127 people. Baghdad
| Oct.25 |
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Twin suicide bombings kill more than 130
Baghdad: 520 wounded in car bombings in central Baghdad near Iraqi government buildings -- the deadliest attack on civilians in Iraq this year
| Aug.19 |
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95 killed, 310 injured in Baghdad attacks |
| Jun.29 |
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US soldiers leaving Iraq's cities |
| Jan.30 |
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Change in the air as Iraq votes |
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| Dec.14 |
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Iraqi journalist throws shoes at Bush. Baghdad
| Mar.25 |
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Iraq forces battle Basra militias
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| Dec.1 |
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Turkey attacks Kurd rebels in Iraq |
| Jul.7 |
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At least 105 killed in village market blast. Northern Iraq
| Jun.19 |
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Car bomb kills 87 in crowded square |
| Jun.12 |
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Blast hits key Shia shrine. Sunni Triangle
| Apr.18 |
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Bombings kill almost 200
Baghdad: Insurgent bombers launched a series of attacks across Baghdad. 112 dead in Sadriya market. 28 dead in an attack at the entrance to Sadr City
| Apr.12 |
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8 killed in suicide attack on parliament |
| Mar.27 |
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Truck bombs kill 50 in city of Tal Afar |
| Mar.19 |
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Former VP Ramadan executed |
| Mar.17 |
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Gas attack makes hundreds ill |
| Mar.6 |
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More than 120 die in blasts
| Feb.12 |
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90 killed on day Golden Mosque attack |
| Feb.3 |
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Truck bomb kills more than 120 in market
Baghdad: A suicide bomber detonated his explosives-laden truck in a crowded market in Sedriya, a mixed neighborhood
| Jan.22 |
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Market bombs kill 100 in 2 Iraqi cities |
| Jan.14 |
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Saddam half-brother executed |
| Jan.2 |
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Iraq investigates Saddam footage |
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| Dec.29 |
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Saddam Hussein hanged 
Baghdad: The celebrations broke out after Hussein was dead. There was dancing around the body. The execution was videotaped. He was convicted of killings in the town of Dujail 25 years ago. U.S. district judge refused a request to stay the ex... | |
| Nov.23 |
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More than 200 killed in Sadr City
| Nov.14 |
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Gunmen grab up to 100 from institute. Baghdad
| Nov.5 |
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Saddam Hussein sentenced to death
Baghdad: The former Iraqi leader has been convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to death by hanging
| Oct.10 |
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110 bullet-riddled bodies found |
| Sep.23 |
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Bomb kills 35 as they shop for Ramadan |
| Jul.1 |
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Car bomb slaughter 62 at market |
| Jun.8 |
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U.S. airstrike kills al-Zarqawi |
| May.31 |
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Basra: State of emergency declared |
| May.20 |
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Parliament approves Cabinet. Baghdad
| May.10 |
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Killings top 1,000 in April |
| Apr.7 |
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80 killed in mosque attack |
| Mar.14 |
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More than 80 dead in reprisal killings |
| Feb.23 |
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Curfew aims to curb violence |
| Feb.21 |
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Blast damages Shia shrine
Sunni Triangle: A bomb attack has damaged one of the Muslim world's holiest shrines, sparking demonstrations outside
| Jan.5 |
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At least 134 killed in attacks across Iraq |
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| Dec.15 |
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'High turnout' in election
| Dec.5 |
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Witness at Hussein trial describes torture |
| Nov.29 |
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Video airs of purported hostages |
| Nov.15 |
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Detainees 'found starving' |
| Oct.25 |
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Draft constitution passes Baghdad: The referendum has passed, according to final provisional results issued by Iraqi election officials
| Sep.26 |
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Al Qaeda's No. 2 in Iraq killed |
| Sep.13 |
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Wave of violence kills at least 140. Baghdad
| Aug.31 |
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1,000 dead in stampede Baghdad: 323 others injured on a bridge after a massive Shiite religious commemoration erupted into panic
| Aug.28 |
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Committee signs Iraq's draft constitution. Baghdad
| Aug.11 |
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Shias call for more autonomy |
| Jul.16 |
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Suicide bomber kills 90 near Baghdad
| May.23 |
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Insurgent attacks kill at least 34 |
| May.10 |
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Rebels kidnap province chief |
| May.3 |
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Parliament swears in partial government. Baghdad
| Apr.28 |
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Lawmakers approve Cabinet list |
| Mar.23 |
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Iraqi, U.S. overrun rebel base, kill 85 |
| Mar.16 |
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Assembly meets amid blasts |
| Mar.10 |
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Blast hits Shia funeral. 47 killed |
| Feb.28 |
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Suicide bomb kills at least 125
| Feb.18 |
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Ashura marred by bombs |
| Feb.13 |
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Shiite alliance wins plurality |
| Jan.30 |
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Iraqis vote amid violence In a first free election in a half century, there is a higher than expected turnout amid attacks and threats of violence
| Jan.3 |
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Baghdad governor assassinated |
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| Dec.19 |
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Bombs in Karbala, Najaf kill more than 60 |
| Nov.16 |
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Margaret Hassan apparently killed |
| Nov.9 |
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U.S., Iraqis enter Falluja's center
Sunni Triangle: 10 U.S. troops and 2 Iraqi soldiers had been killed, 22 others wounded
| Oct.24 |
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Massacre of 50 Iraqi army recruits
| Sep.14 |
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Car bomb at police station kills 47 |
| Aug.26 |
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Ayatollah reaches peace deal with al-Sadr |
| Jul.28 |
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Day of violence leaves at least 115 dead |
| Jul.15 |
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Iraq to form new security force |
| Jul.1 |
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Defiant Saddam in court. Baghdad
| May.28 |
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Allawi named as future prime minister |
| May.17 |
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Interim council head killed in car bombing |
| Apr.30 |
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Iraq prison abuse sparks outrage |
| Apr.21 |
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Car bombs in Basra kill 68 |
| Mar.8 |
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Interim constitution signed |
| Mar.2 |
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182 killed in attacks in Baghdad, Karbala |
| Feb.10 |
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Car bomb kills at least 50 |
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| Dec.14 |
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Saddam captured |
| Sep.25 |
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Shot politician dies from wounds |
| Aug.29 |
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Cleric among 100 dead after mosque blast
| Jul.22 |
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Saddam's sons killed in raid |
| Jul.13 |
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Iraqi council acts for first time |
| Apr.9 |
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Statue falls, Saddam's regime in disarray. Baghdad
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Baghdad falls to US forces |
| Mar.19 |
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U.S. Launches War Against Iraq 
After air raid sirens went off across Baghdad, anti-aircraft fire and explosions were heard. Blair ordered British forces to take part in the action to protect against a new threat of 'disorder and chaos'. Saddam that denounced the U.S.-led military campaign as... | |
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| Nov.8 |
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U.N. passes Iraq resolution 1441 |
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Iran–Iraq War starts
Map of Khuzestan Iran Southern Iran: Iraq invaded Iran via air and land after a history of border disputes, and fears that the Iranian Revolution would inspire insurgency among Shia