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Hundreds of Iranians protest against pope's comments on Islam

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Hundreds of Iranians on Sunday demonstrated in this religious city and the country's

Islamic schools closed down to protest and condemn Pope Benedict XVI for comments he made on Islam and holy war.

 

Hardline cleric Ahmad Khatami compared the pope and US President George W. Bush, saying the two were "United in order to repeat the Crusades." (AP)

 

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