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Iraq

Kazim Hamad. Photo: Australian Federal Police

The 9ft crime boss: Puzzle over doctored mugshot released by Iraq

AI-generated image suggesting Kazem Hamad was the world's tallest man was provided to Australian police

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French extremist Thomas Barnouin tells Iraqi court he regrets joining ISIS

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Iraqi Prime Minister takes direct control of intelligence service



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