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Millions mark Shi'ite ritual in Iraq after clashes

2008/01/19 10:18:48 @Reuters: International News

KERBALA, Iraq (Reuters) - Iraqi forces imposed tight security on the city of Kerbala as 2.5 million pilgrims marked the climax of a major Shi'ite rite on Saturday, a day after gunmen attacked worshippers and police in other southern cities.
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