Friday, July 20, 2012

Iraqis Try To Cool Off During Baghdad Heat With A Swim

Kids in Baghdad take a swim in the Tigris River to escape the summer heart, Jul. 17, 2012 (Reuters)
A kid takes a dive into the Tigris (Reuters)
A man dives into a poll in Baghdad, Jul. 14, 2012 (AP)
Kids playing in a Baghdad pool (AP)

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