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Thousands rally in Iraq against US troop presence

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Tens of thousands of followers of a Shiite anti-American cleric are rallying in Baghdad, demanding the US military leave Iraq at the end of the year.

 

Thursday's demonstration by Muqtada al-Sadr's supporters comes as Iraqi leaders weigh whether they should ask the US troops to stay on. (AP)

 

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