Blair in surprise Baghdad visit

British Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived in Baghdad today in a surprise visit for talks with interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi.

Blair in surprise Baghdad visit
Tue, 21 Dec, 2004 - 10:37

British Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived in Baghdad today in a surprise visit for talks with interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi.

He flew into the Iraqi capital about 11am local time (8am Irish time) on a bright, windy day aboard a British military transport aircraft from Jordan.

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