(4)Mass grave found in Iraq, south of Baghdad

(4)Mass grave found in Iraq, south of Baghdad

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraqis examine an identification card found at a mass grave on the outskirts of Hillah, south of Baghdad, on May 14. Many of the remains are believed to be those of Shiite Muslims. (Kyodo)

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