Deadliest Month: 325 people were killed in Iraq in July, the deadliest month in two years.
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Security Tightened After Attacks in Iraq
Security is tightened after 29 seperate After Attacks in Iraq on 19 cities
111 killed, 235 wounded in Iraq
111 people were killed and 235 wounded in Iraq in 28 attacks in 19 cities across nation
Syria Violence Spiking as Refugees Flee
Syria Violence Spiking and Thousands Flee Into Neighboring Countries as Hundreds Die in Violence
Anti-Al-Qaeda Militiamen and a Civilian Killed in Iraq
Bloodshed follows rise of anti-al-Qaeda militiamen in Iraq, a neverending spiral continues
Iraqi Prime Minister Calls for Early Elections
Iraqi Prime Minister Call Crisis of Confidence as Opposition Unites Against Government
Struggles With Iraq Mass Graves Containing Half a Million
Iraq Mass Graves, Dictatorship, American Occupation Leaves Grim Legacy Beneath Country’s Sand
Iraqi Journalists Face Assassination and Government Indifference
Repressive Security Services Fighting Violent Insurgents, Mafia in Post-Occupation Iraq Mean Iraqi Journalists Face Assassination and Threats Daily
Iraqi Political Leaders Increase Calls For PM’s Ouster
Shiite Iraqi Political Leaders and Sunni Party Calling For New PM as Kurdish Decision Awaited
Dozens Killed in Iraq Bombing as Government Bickers
The Iraq Bombing as Government Bickers Shows How Dozens Killed During Political Groups Call For Ouster of PM Maliki