21 Executed, 16 Killed in Iraq

At least 37 Iraqis were killed and 12 more were wounded. Among the dead were 21 convicts who were executed. Meanwhile, one of the premier’s political rivals was effectively pushed out of politics after being convicted on dubious corruption charges.
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Iraq Minister Resigns As Violence Continues

At least three people were killed and 33 more were wounded in new violence. Reports coming out of Camp Ashraf where a group of Iranian refugees have been living for decades suggest that several members were wounded during an eviction. Also, the first member of the current cabinet has quit over claims that the prime minister is interfering with his work.
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