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Iraq, Saudi Arabia to reopen border crossings after 27 years

As Iraq and Saudi are preparing to open land border crossings between them, trade activities are likely to resume in the next few weeks.

A member from the Iraqi security forces stands guard at a checkpoint during a patrol at the border between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, February 17, 2016. Picture taken February 17, 2016. REUTERS/Alaa Al-Marjani  - RTX27OUC
A member of the Iraqi security forces stands guard at a checkpoint during a patrol at the border between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, Feb. 17, 2016. — REUTERS/Alaa Al-Marjani

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