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BAGHDAD (AP) A stampede outside a stadium in southern Iraq killed at least two people and injured dozens Thursday, a health official said. The deadly incident happened as spectators gathered to attend the final match in the first international soccer tournament held in the country in four decades.
BASRA, Jan 19: Iraq won their first Gulf Cup in 35 years after holding off Oman 3-2 in thrilling final on Thursday in Basra. The Basra International Stadium witnessed dramatic events in the presence of a large crowd, as Iraq took the lead in the 24th minute through its player Ibrahim Baish. In the