US journalist kidnapped in Iraq, rescue efforts underway
Middle East,Media Industry,Iraq,Iran,Journalists,Journalism,US Citizens,Hezbollah
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An American journalist was kidnapped in Iraq, the country's Interior Ministry said Tuesday, adding that it is pursuing operations to track down the perpetrators and secure her release.
Shelly Kittleson, a U.S. citizen, was identified as the kidnapped journalist by an American point of contact and her former employer, the Middle East news site Al-Monitor.
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