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By Yahya Barzanji and Eric Talmadge / The Bulletin
August 5, 2009
SULAIMANIYAH, Iraq " In Iraq's Kurdish region where three American hikers recently fell into Iranian custody, the attractions for intrepid hikers and travelers are many. Visitors shop for crystal glasses and enjoy long walks in lush mountain resorts renowned for their pistachio groves.
The....
