Iraq sees tragedy in date crop fall
Posted: August 16, 2009 at 5:01 a.m.
Late July and early August is date-harvesting season in Iraq, when within the span of a few weeks the desert sun turns hard green spheres into tender, golden brown fruit prized for its sweetness.
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Front Section, Pages 15 on 08/16/2009
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