 | A Japanese military vehicle passes by a Kuwaiti flag and check point as Japan's troops cross the border from Kuwait into southern Iraq Monday Ja. 19, 2004. An advance team of 35 Japanese made way to their new base in the southern Iraqi town of Samawa. click to open  |
 | A Japanese self-defense Force convoy is blocked by a camel shortly after crossing the border between Kuwait and Iraq at the Safwan check point on Jan. 19, 2004. Japanese troops arrived in southern Iraq to begin Japan's most controversial and risky deployment since World War II. click to open |
 | U.S. President George W. Bush speaking at a cabinet meeting on Dec 11th 2003. Bush defended his policy to allow only companies from countries supporting the Gulf War to bid in rebuilding contract. click to open |
 | Anti-war protesters at London's Trafalgar Square pulling down a statue of Geroge Bush during his visits to Britain on Nov 20th 2003 click to open |
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