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During an afternoon rocket barrage on the
Samarra.
Qayara.
Rashad.
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There is sun, sand and plenty of fascinating sites to see. But Iraq is probably not top of most people’s lists when planning a relaxing holiday.
There is sun, sand and plenty of fascinating sites to see. But Iraq is probably not top of most people’s lists when planning a relaxing holiday.
However, officials from the country’s tourist board believe the time has come to lure more visitors to sample its unique charms.
Next week a team from the board, led by its chairman Hammoud al-Yaqoubi, is due to attend the World Travel Market exhibition in London. It will be the first time in more than a decade that such a visitation has been made to a travel trade event in Europe.
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BAGHDAD – Iraq has received its first group of Western tourists since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003, the Tourism and Antiquities Ministry said on Thursday.
BAGHDAD – Iraq has received its first group of Western tourists since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003, the Tourism and Antiquities Ministry said on Thursday.
The group of eight holidaymakers five Britons, two Americans and a Canadian arrived on March 8 and toured Iraq’s landmark historic sites, including the Biblical city of Babylon, fabled home to the Hanging Gardens.
Their three week trip was organized by a British adventure tour operator, ministry spokesman Abdul-Zahra al-Telagani said, but he declined to name the company.
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