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 Western Iraq |
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Security forces fight Iraq militants   Map of Fallujah Iraq| Special forces in Iraq are fighting al-Qaeda jihadist militants who have reportedly taken over swathes of two cities, Fallujah and Ramadi | |
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| Jan.3 |
Western Iraq |
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Militants 'still hold Iraq cities' Map of Ramadi Iraq Sunni militants linked to al-Qaeda are reportedly still in control of parts of two cities in western Iraq
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| Jan.4 |
Sunni Triangle |
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Iraq government 'loses Fallujah' Map of Fallujah Iraq| The Iraqi government has lost control of the strategic city of Fallujah. Al-Qaeda-linked militants now control the south of the city | |
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| Jan.5 |
 Jerusalem |
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 Kerry: We'll help Iraq but won't send in troops| Secretary of State said the U.S. will help the Iraqi government in its battle against al Qaeda-linked fighters, but stressed it won't send troops | |
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Sunni Triangle |
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Residents flee Fallujah amid blitz Map of Fallujah Iraq Thousands of residents are fleeing the Iraqi city of Fallujah, amid artillery fire and air strikes by government forces
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| Jan.6 |
Baghdad |
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Maliki urges Fallujah to oust militants Map of http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fworld-us-canada-25616433 Iraq Prime Minister Nouri Maliki has urged residents of the embattled city to force out insurgents linked to al-Qaeda who have taken control there
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 US speeds up Iraq military support Map of Anbar Iraq The US says it is speeding up the supply of military equipment to Iraq to help its government fight militant groups in western Anbar province
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| Jan.15 |
Baghdad |
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26 killed in latest wave of Iraq attacks Map of Hussainiya Baghdad Iraq 16 people were killed and 74 were injured wounded by seven car bombs that exploded in Baghdad, targeting mainly Shiite areas
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| Jan.16 |
Baghdad |
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8 family members among 14 shot dead near Baghdad Map of Mashahda Iraq The bodies of 14 men shot dead -- and with some signs of torture -- were found in an area north of Baghdad
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| Jan.20 |
Baghdad |
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At least 21 die in Baghdad blasts Map of Jadida Baghdad Iraq| At least 21 people have been killed in a series of bomb blasts across the Iraqi capital, say police and medics. At least 40 people were wounded | |
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| Jan.21 |
Baghdad |
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26 hanged in Iraq over terror-related crimes| Twenty-six people convicted of terrorism-related crimes were executed in Iraq two days ago, the Iraqi Justice Ministry confirmed in a statement Tuesday | |
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