Security Ops, Attacks Kill 180, Wound 59 Across Iraq

If the Iraqi government is to be believed at least 142 militants were killed in security operations and clashes today. The military is conducting extensive operations in Anbar province, neighboring Babil province, and even north towards Mosul in Nineveh province, which also borders Anbar province. Independent confirmation cannot be obtained from the battle zones. Over 40 civilians and security personnel were also killed. At least 180 people were killed and 59 more were wounded in these attacks and security operations.
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Iraq Army Kill Scores, Bombers Wound Dozens; 210 Killed, 120 Wounded

Scores were reported killed during Anbar operations that are seen as precursors to a full assault on militants in Falluja. The numbers given are reported by Iraqi officials and cannot be independently confirmed. If the government figures are accurate, at least 210 people were killed and 120 were wounded. Well over half the dead were militants. Bombers also attacked a courthouse in Baghdad, but they were unable to penetrate the building.
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40 Killed, 47 Wounded in Ongoing Iraq Violence

In Anbar: Shelling killed seven civilians and wounded nine more in Falluja. A suicide bomber in Hit killed one policeman and wounded four more. In Abu Ghraib, police found a dumped body. A roadside bomb wounded four people. Seven militants were killed during a clash...

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Baghdad Car Bombs Leave 60 Dead, 119 Wounded

The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ad-Dawla al-Isl·miyya fi al-‘Ir·q wa-sh-Sh·m) claimed responsibility for several bombings in Baghdad today. Today is the anniversary of the birth of Imam Ali, who is a central figure in the schism between Sunnis and Shi’ites. At least 60 people were killed and 119 more were wounded in the capital and elsewhere.
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47 Killed, 80 Wounded in Fresh Iraq Attacks

The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL or ISIS) is now, according to reports, killing more Syrian rebels than is the Syrian army. This is the group that has taken over parts of Anbar province and is attempting to take over more or Iraq. They are also known as ad-Dawla al-Isl·miyya fi al-‘Ir·q wa-sh-Sh·m (DAASH). Although there were fewer reports from Anbar today, there were plenty from other provinces. At least 47 people were killed and 80 more were wounded.
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