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Civilians hurt as Sunni lawmaker's home bombed

A prominent Sunni lawmaker's home in Mosul was bombed on Tuesday, wounding several civilians, the lawmaker's party said in a statement.

Seven pilgrims killed in attack in Iraq

Seven Shiite pilgrims were gunned down Sunday in a town south of Baghdad, an Interior Ministry official said.

Officials: Iraqi councilman kills U.S. soldiers

An Iraqi city council member opened fire on U.S. forces outside Baghdad on Monday, killing two soldiers, U.S. officials said.

Colonel: Iraqi forces still need help from U.S. troops

The U.S. military virtually abandoned an area southeast of Baghdad known as Salman Pak two years ago, leaving behind a refuge for insurgents to operate and allowing them to establish a key explosives smuggling route to Baghdad.

Time.com: Behind the New Iraq Offensive

General Petraeus's drive against Sunni militants has got off to a quickstart. But its success will depend on intelligence

Carroll: Insurgents made Shiites top target

"Abu Rasha is very tired. It was a very busy day," said Abu Nour's No. 2, speaking in the third person, as night fell like its own black scarf on the world outside.

Deadly attacks target Iraqi police

Insurgents struck Iraqi security forces Monday, killing the head of a Baghdad police station and four other officers in separate attacks, police said.

Car bomb outside mosque kills seven

A car bomb was detonated outside a Shia mosque Thursday night, killing four Iraqi police officers and three civilians and wounding 30 others, a U.S. military spokesman said.

Thieves attack bank trucks south of Baghdad

Unknown assailants attacked two bank vehicles -- one filled with coins, the other carrying security guards -- as the convoy headed to Baghdad's central bank earlier this week, Iraqi police officials said Wednesday.

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