Iraq sees first Western tour group since Saddam fell

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.

[Keep in mind? I mean, it would be a great way to help support our fledgling ally and I for one would love to see and support what so much American sweat and blood have paid for.]

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