Farrakhan Begins 52-Nation Tour
From Times Wire Reports
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan opened a world “friendship” tour in Baghdad, defying U.S. warnings that his visits to countries considered terrorist states could be used for propaganda purposes. Farrakhan intends to visit 52 nations on a tour that will stretch into February and take him to several other countries criticized by Washington, including Libya, Iran, North Korea and Cuba.
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