US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad

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US freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday evening by individuals linked to an Iran-backed militia. Iraqi security forces pursued the abductors, leading to one arrest, and are working with US officials to secure her release.

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