Women activists of the Communist Party of India, shout slogans in
Bombay July 1, 2003, as they demanded India not to send troops to Iraq
on the request of the United States. More than 100 activists
participated in the demonstration. The United States called on India in
May to send troops to help stabilize post-war Iraq and assist in
reconstruction efforts. REUTERS/Sherwin Crasto

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