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May 22, 2013
10:39 am
BY Jill Langlois

Gunmen kill 12 in Baghdad brothel
The gunmen burst into the brothel in the well-to-do eastern district of Zayouna, known for being a religiously mixed neighborhood with several similar establishments. Police said another man and woman were also wounded, and that one of the gunmen wrote "Wanted" on the wall of the house.
May 21, 2013
7:00 am
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At least 12 killed in Iraq bombings stoking Sunni-Shia conflict
The multiple bombings in Kirkuk come just a day after at least 76 Shias died around the country in bomb attacks.
BY Alexander Besant
Iraq, Need to Know, Iraq
May 20, 2013
8:26 am
Chatter

Chatter: What we're hearing
Bluster on the Korean Peninsula, Myanmar's head of state makes the trek to Washington, and a Filipino kid has 41 names. They're all his.
BY Emily Lodish
Afghanistan, Brazil, Iraq, Myanmar, Chatter, China, India, Japan, North Korea, Philippines, South Korea
May 20, 2013
6:54 am
Iraq bombings basra may 2013

Wave of bombings in Iraq kill at least 70, wound hundreds
The car bombings targeted markets and bus stops, wounding hundreds.
BY Freya Petersen
Want to Know, War, Iraq
May 18, 2013
10:06 am
Baghdad iraq explosions funeral 05 17

Gunmen kidnap 10 policemen west of Baghdad
Area near Ramadi is one of the main centers of the Sunni protest movement in Iraq.
BY Sarah Wolfe
Need to Know, Conflict Zones, War, Iraq, Middle East
May 17, 2013
4:00 pm
Baghdad iraq explosions funeral 05 17

Deadliest day in months as dozens killed across Iraq
Twin explosions outside Sunni Mosque near Baghdad kill more than 40 as a blast hits a funeral procession.
BY News Desk
Need to Know, Conflict Zones, Iraq
May 16, 2013
12:26 pm
Iraq car bombing 05 16 2013 0

Baghdad car bombing leaves at least 5 dead as Iraq sees more violence
The bombing in Baghdad is the latest indication that sectarian violence in Iraq is on the rise.
BY Talia Ralph
Need to Know, Iraq, Politics, World Religion, Culture & Lifestyle, Middle East
May 16, 2013
10:53 am
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Sharif’s election gives US an opening to help stabilize Pakistan
Commentary: Partisan US politics may undercut chances for a renewed US-Pak alliance.
BY Mac Deford
Afghanistan, Afghanistan War, Home, pakistan, Regions, World Leaders, Elections, Diplomacy, Iran, Military, Iraq, China, Global Economy, Israel and Palestine, India, Commentary, Political Risk, Russia, Pakistan, United States
May 15, 2013
3:05 pm
Baghdad Kirkuk iraq bombings 05 15 2013

Iraq bombings in Baghdad, Kirkuk kill 32, injure dozens more
As many as 32 dead in Iraqi cities after series of bombings with hallmarks of Al Qaeda attacks.
BY News Desk
Need to Know, Conflict Zones, Iraq
May 13, 2013
3:18 pm
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Why hotels have high hopes for the Middle East
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates offer large markets, while Egypt struggles.
BY Yousef Gamal El-Din, CNBC
Egypt, Travel/Tourism, Syria, Want to Know, Emerging Markets, Iran, Iraq, Israel and Palestine, Middle East, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia
May 10, 2013
12:36 pm
Kerry lavrov 05 10 2013

Kerry-Russia deal to end Syria war a major US achievement
Commentary: Many hurdles to overcome before a conference could begin.
BY Mac Deford
Egypt, Syria Conflict, World Leaders, Conflict Zones, Syria, Iran, Military, Iraq, China, Global Economy, Israel and Palestine, Commentary, Political Risk, Saudi Arabia, United States

Outcry as Iraq moves to close 44 media orgs

Double bomb attack kills 13 at busy Baghdad market

Setting a trap for Iran and Pakistan

At least 15 killed in attack on Shia funeral in Iraq

Dozens killed in Iraq car bomb attacks

More than 70 die in attacks targeting Shiites in Iraq

Chatter: What we're hearing

Iran starts exporting electricity to power-starved Iraq

Two bomb attacks hit Iraq oil pipelines, exports unhurt

Iraq: Saddam 2IC executed by hanging

Iraq: At least 18 dead in Baghdad car bombing

At least 17 killed, dozens wounded in Iraq bomb attacks

The 5 deadliest places for US soldiers

Bombing at Iraqi pet market kills 5

Iraq Vice-President Hashemi goes on trial in absentia

Fugitive Iraqi VP Hashemi put on Interpol list

Iraq's fugitive VP charged with killing six judges

Violence in Iraq's Diyala kills at least 8: officials

Iraq-style "Romeo and Juliet" premieres in Europe

4 Iran troops killed by Kurdish rebel attack: report

Russia oil giant LUKOIL to start drilling in Iraq

Blasts in Iraq kill at least 36

Violence in Iraq kills at least 5: officials

Iraqi fugitive says bodyguards were tortured and killed

Qatar refuses to turn over fugitive Iraqi VP

Iraq bank tightens restrictions over corruption concern

Murdered Iraqi-American buried in Najaf

3 blasts heard in Baghdad as Arab League summit begins

Chatter: What we're hearing

Kuwait emir in Iraq for first time since 1990

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