Iraqis ecstatic with soccer win over South Korea.


	Iraqis ecstatic with soccer win over South Korea.

BitDrifter

7-25-2007 12:44 PM

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soccer, sports, football, iraq, kurds, south korea, asia

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Iraqi reporter overcomed with emotion. Kurds wave Iraqi flag in a rare display of national unity.

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7-25-2007 3:01 PM

The REAL Napster

Too bad suicide bombers have attacked the celebrating crowds. Over 50 killed 136 injured at last count.

7-25-2007 3:07 PM

jatfla

Iraqis need to find a new way to 'celebrate'! :~) Sadly for them, how can they tell when it's celebration or attacks?

Good for the team though.

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