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15 Jul, 2009

Drought and sandstorms, Iraq’s latest battle

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A devastating drought has left Iraq bone dry. Swaths of farm land have turned to baked dirt, drinking water supplies are threatened and to add to the misery, a massive dust storm has blanketed the country. All the dry land has opened up a treasure trove for archeologists, but they fear looters. NBC News’ Steve Wende reports from Baghdad.

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