Award-winning American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been kidnapped in Iraq after brushing off threats that coincided with her coverage.

Do Not Travel warning for Iraq — its highest advisory level — saying plainly: “Do not travel to Iraq for any reason. Leave now if you are there.” Officials emphasize that Americans who choose to

The American freelance journalist who was kidnapped Tuesday in Iraq was described by friends and colleagues as a determined, gutsy reporter.

In a security advisory, the embassy cautioned that Americans in Iraq face a “high risk of violence” and should depart while commercial travel options remain available. The alert also warned that US citizens,