In Iraq, at least 21 people have died and tens of thousands displaced by heavy rains that have battered Iraq over two days.<br />'' <br />''Iraq's health ministry spokesman Seif al-Badr and United Nations office said in Baghdad today that women and children were among the dead. At least 180 more were injured, he added.<br />'' <br />''Iraq and neighbouring countries have been hit by heavier-than-average rainfall in recent weeks, resulting in deaths and widespread damage.<br />''<br />''The country's north has borne the brunt of it, and the UN's Iraq office said the downpour had forced tens of thousands of people out of their homes.<br />''<br />