• Iraq bombing: IS says it was behind deadly suicide attacks in Baghdad
  
  The jihadists say the biggest bombing in Iraq's capital for three years was aimed at Shia Muslims.
  BBC News.  Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:43:32 GMT.
• Baghdad bombing: At least 32 killed in first suicide attack in three years
  
  Two attackers wearing explosive vests blew themselves up at a crowded market 
  Bel Trew.  The Independent.  Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:40:19 GMT.
• At Least 32 People Killed In Twin Suicide Bombings In Baghdad
  
  One of the suicide bombers detonated his device after pretending to be sick so people would gather around him.
  By Tommy Beer, Forbes Staff.  Forbes.  Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:45:20 -0500.
• Iraq attack: Twin suicide bombings in central Baghdad kill 32
  
  At least 32 people died in the carnage, the first deadly suicide attack in the city for three years.
  BBC News.  Thu, 21 Jan 2021 14:12:07 GMT.
• At least 28 dead, 73 wounded as two bombs strike market in Baghdad
  
  The bombing, the first in three years to target the Tayaran Square market in Baghdad, comes amid heightened political tensions over planned early elections and a severe economic crisis.
  Daily Mail.  Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:47:15 GMT.
• Suicide Bombing in Crowded Baghdad Market Kills at Least 32
  
  Such attacks, once common in the Iraqi capital, have become rarer in recent years as U.S.-backed Iraqi forces have largely defeated the Islamic State.
  Jane Arraf.  New York Times.  Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:23:54 +0000.
• Rare twin suicide attack kills at least 13 in Baghdad
  
  The Iraqi military said two attackers wearing explosive vests blew themselves up among shoppers at a crowded market in Tayaran Square in central Baghdad.
  Sydney Morning Herald.  Thu, 21 Jan 2021 21:07:31 +1100.
• At least 32 killed and dozens injured in twin suicide attack in Baghdad
  
  At least 32 people have died and dozens more are wounded after a double suicide attack in Iraq's capital.
  Sky News.  Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:05:00 +0000.
• At Least 13 Die As Suicide Bombers Hit Iraqi Capital
  
  Such attacks had become rare in Baghdad.
  Voice of America.  Thu, 21 Jan 2021 05:02:38 -0500.
• Deadly twin suicide attack hits central Baghdad
  
  More than 100 wounded after commercial area in centre of Iraqi capital hit by explosions, death toll likely to rise.
  Al Jazeera.  Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:30:48 +0000.
• Amid crippling sanctions, Iran traders seek lifeline in Iraq
  
  DOHUK, Iraq (AP) - Piles of plush carpets line the floors of a northern Iraq shopping center hosting traders from neighboring Iran who hope the spangle of their ornate handicrafts might offer a lifeline out of poverty. ...
  Rashid Yahya and Samya Kullab.  Washington Times.  Thu, 21 Jan 2021 01:19:20 -0500.
• Pandemic restrictions a business boon for some Iraqi women
  
  BAGHDAD (AP) - Fatima Ali was in her final year studying to become a medical analysis specialist when Iraq imposed a full lockdown in March. ...
  Abdulrahman Zeyad.  Washington Times.  Tue, 12 Jan 2021 01:27:33 -0500.
• The Conversation: Are the US and Iran headed for a military showdown?
  
  Tensions are running high in the Middle East in the waning days of the Trump administration.Over the weekend, Iran's foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, claimed Israeli agents were planning to attack US forces in Iraq to ...
  New Zealand Herald.  Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:02:53 +1200.
• Cards From Across Iraq Bring Christmas Cheer to Christians
  
  Christians are a tiny minority in Iraq.
  Voice of America.  Fri, 25 Dec 2020 05:23:11 -0500.
• Rocket attack at U.S. Embassy in Baghdad leaves 'minor damage' but no injuries, casualties
  
  The U.S. Embassy confirmed the attack in a tweet Sunday, noting that there was some "minor damage" on the compound but that no injuries or casualties were reported.
  Lucas Tomlinson.  Fox News.  Sun, 20 Dec 2020 22:38:07 GMT.

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