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Back to school in Baghdad

War veterans defenceless

It would be hard to choose the sorriest sight at the Baghdad Zoo. One of the two old bears is blind from cataracts. Two lions are so emaciated their ribs are showing.

Most of the theatrical gowns designed by Feryal Kilidar over 32 years have gone up in smoke – burned by looters.

Western diplomat says deal is possible, but will be difficult

In separate travel warning, State Department sounds more dire note calling threat level in country ‘extremely high’