BAGHDAD - Iraq is sending helicopters to pick up returning Muslim pilgrims from the Saudi border despite a ban by the US and other western powers on Iraqi flights in the area. A meeting of Iraqi leaders headed by President Saddam Hussein warned the US not to intercept the helicopters.
Iraq to collect pilgrims from haj
BAGHDAD - Iraq is sending helicopters to pick up returning Muslim pilgrims from the Saudi border despite a ban by the US and …
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