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Thousands of locals fill the streets to take part in the Ashura celebration in Kadhamiyah, Iraq, Jan. 17, 2008.

ASHURA CELEBRATION IN IRAQ

Thousands of locals fill the streets to take part in the Ashura celebration in Kadhamiyah, Iraq, Jan. 17, 2008.

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