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corruption suspect escapes arrest2026-08-19T16:02:14.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1787153466569.webpNasiriyah corruption suspect escapes arresthttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Security/After-acquittal-Al-Yaqoubi-vows-to-sue-Iraqi-Intelligence-ServiceShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-08-19T15:28:51.000000ZAfter acquittal, Al-Yaqoubi vows to sue Iraqi Intelligence Service2026-08-19T15:28:51.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1787148921286.webpAfter acquittal, Al-Yaqoubi vows to sue Iraqi Intelligence Servicehttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Security/Authorities-arrest-municipality-director-in-Iraq-s-BabilShafaaq NewsenPressRelease2026-08-19T15:08:44.000000ZAuthorities arrest municipality director in Iraq’s Babil2026-08-19T15:08:44.000000Zdaily1.0https://media.shafaq.com/media/arcella/1787148686151.webpAuthorities arrest municipality director in Iraq’s Babilhttps://www.shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Houthis-set-three-conditions-for-Saudi-ArabiaShafaaq 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