Italian-American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad

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Italian-American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday by an Iran-backed armed group, with Iraqi authorities arresting one suspect and continuing efforts to secure her release. The State Department had previously warned Kittleson of safety risks, and the incident follows heightened tensions in the region.

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