At least 19 people have been killed, after Islamic State militants launched a counter-offensive on the city of Kirkuk, in northeastern Iraq.
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Suicide Bombing Kills 31 In Baghdad
At least 31 people have been killed, and more than 50 others wounded, following a suicide bombing attack, in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
Suicide Bomber Kills 10 In Iraq
At least 10 people have been killed, following a suicide car bombing, which targeted a checkpoint, in northern Iraq.
Bomb Blasts Kill 17 In Baghdad
At least 17 people have been killed, and more than 50 others wounded, following three bomb blasts in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
Militant Attack Kills 12 In Iraq
At least 12 people have been killed, following a militant attack, including a car bombing, at a police checkpoint, north of the Iraqi city of Tikrit.
Suicide Bombing Kills Nine In Baghdad
At least nine people have been killed, following a suicide bombing, claimed by Islamic State militants, in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
Four Killed In Baghdad Weapons Storage Blast
At least four people have been killed, and dozens injured, following a blast, caused by a fire, at a weapons storage, in the Iraqi capital, Baghad.
Truck Bomb Kills 11, Wounds 78 In Turkey
At least 11 people have been killed, and a further 78 wounded, following a truck bombing, at a police headquarters, in southeast Turkey.
Bomb Blasts, Cross-Border Fire Kills 13 In Turkey
At least 13 people, reportedly nine civilians and four soldiers, have been killed, following bomb blasts and cross-border fire, in southeast Turkey.
Hospital Fire Kills 11 In Iraq
At least 11 newborn babies have reportedly been killed, following a fire, at a hospital, in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.