![IRAQ General view of the famous Al-Zahawi cafe, a meeting point for intellectuals and bohemians of the Iraqi society at the beginning of the century, in central Baghdad June 5, 2003. [The city is struggling back to life more than seven weeks after U.S.-led forces toppled Saddam Hussein, but chaos still ensues. ] - RTXM0PV](/sites/default/files/styles/article_hero_medium/public/almpics/2014/09/RTXM0PV.jpg/RTXM0PV.jpg?h=f7822858&itok=qLYdcpot)
Iraq cultural scene deteriorates further
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