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Islamic State attack kills 12 in central Iraq

The Islamic State continues to operate in Iraq despite losing its territory there years ago.
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The Islamic State conducted a deadly attack in Iraq late last night.

The shooting occurred in the Diyala province northeast of Baghdad, in the village of Al-Rashad. Twelve civilians were killed and at least 15 were injured, the Iraqi news outlet Shafaq reported. The Associated Press reported the death toll as at least 11 civilians and six injured. The IS fighters kidnapped two residents of the village earlier and then launched the attack after their ransom demand was not met, according to the outlet.

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