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capital city of Iraq

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    Iraqi forces storm Baghdad's Green Zone, arresting at least eight politicians and officials in anti-corruption operation

    Iraqi security forces raided the heavily fortified Green Zone in Baghdad early Sunday, arresting at least eight politicians and senior officials in a court-ordered anti-corruption sweep. Prime Minister Ali al-Saidi launched the campaign six weeks into his tenure, following confessions by the former deputy oil minister.

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