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A U.S. journalist is kidnapped in Iraq

The Al-Monitor news site identified the kidnapped journalist as Shelly Kittleson, a freelancer who has contributed to the publication. Iraqi security forces say they have arrested a kidnapper.

A U.S. journalist is kidnapped in Iraq
Image: NPR World

The Al-Monitor news site identified the kidnapped journalist as Shelly Kittleson, a freelancer who has contributed to the publication. Iraqi security forces say they have arrested a kidnapper.

(Image credit: Leo Correa)

Originally published at NPR World

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