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Asiacell Shuts Offices in Iraq's Mosul After Attacks-sources

Mosul, 11 May 2012

* Company targeted by bomb attacks and extortion threats
* Mosul is regional hub for al Qaeda affiliates

Mobile phone operator Asiacell has closed its offices in the Iraqi city of Mosul, an al Qaeda stronghold, after attacks and threats by militants, security ...

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