Mass Grave Found near Mosul; 182 Killed across Iraq

According to the Pentagon, a recent airstrike in Mosul has apparently killed a militant linked to the 2012 attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya. Australia is investigating reports that two Australians were also killed in airstrikes. At least 182 were killed and 49 more were wounded.
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Intense Shelling in Garma; 51 Killed in Iraq

Intense shelling is driving residents out of Garma. The military is peppering the city just east of Baghdad as a precursor to freeing it from militant control. At least 51 were killed and 13 more were wounded in violence: A bomb in Mahmoudiya left three dead and nine...

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275 Killed across Iraq; Ramadi Operations Stalled

Military operations in Ramadi have stalled. Farhan Mohammed, a provincial councilmember, blamed Shi’ite forces for ignoring orders from Anbar’s leadership. He also complained that the Iraqi and U.S. militaries keep sending advisors, causing delays. At least 275 were killed, either recently or in an airstrike two weeks ago in Hawija. Another 27 were wounded.
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129 Killed in Iraq as Families Return to Tikrit

Families are beginning to return to Tikrit after fleeing fighting earlier this year. They waited weeks to come back due to fears that the Shi’ite militiamen who liberated the town would seek revenge on them. At least 129 were killed and 20 were wounded: Mortars killed...

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