Iraq

Fitness Instructor Tragically Lost at Sea, Found Dead

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The tragic loss of a respected Florida Army veteran, Eiffel Gilyana, 46, who disappeared during a canoe surfing trip over the weekend, has left his community in mourning. Gilyana’s body was discovered off Vilano Beach on Tuesday afternoon, according to close friends. Gilyana, a cherished figure in his community, was reported missing after a group outing on Saturday morning. His sudden disappearance prompted a wave of grief and shock among his friends and family. A …

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Over 100 Dead, 150 Injured in Tragic Fire at Wedding Reception

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A tragic fire at a wedding reception in Hamdaniya, a district in Iraq’s northern Nineveh province, has claimed the lives of over 100 people and injured 150 more, sparking an outpouring of global condolences. The fire, which engulfed the hall in mere seconds, was reportedly ignited by indoor fireworks set off prior to the bride and groom’s first dance. Footage aired by Kurdish news outlet Rudaw depicted the indoor ignition of fireworks that subsequently set …

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Man Charged in Immigrant Wife’s Death, Throwing Body Off Bridge

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A North Carolina man has been apprehended and charged in connection with the death of his wife, a recent immigrant from Iraq. Omar Matthew Ibrahim Drabick, 34, was arrested by the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday. He faces charges of first-degree murder and concealment of an unnatural death. The body of Drabick’s wife, Hadeel Ghadhanfer Hikmat, also 34, was discovered on August 29 by a boater near a boat ramp in Jordan Lake, located …

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