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Tens of Thousands of Iraqis Turn Out for Largest Day of Protests

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   Tens of thousands of Iraqis have gathered in Baghdad's Tahrir Square in
   the largest anti-government demonstration since protests began a month
   ago.

   Flag-waving protesters filled the square and the boulevards leading
   into it Friday, the Muslim main day of prayer.

   The protests, which began a month ago, have increased in size in recent
   days, with demonstrators defying security forces that have killed
   scores of people. Security and medical officials say at least 225
   people have died in the past month, including five people who died
   Friday from wounds sustained earlier.

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