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Wealthy Iraqis Become Kidnap Targets

A wave of kidnappings for ransom is becoming a growing security concern for wealthier Iraqis. Some families have seen loved ones kidnapped more than once. Iraq's interior minister has announced plans to post security guards at schools across the country. NPR's Jacki Lyden reports.

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