An American Embassy with All the Amenities
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Construction continues on the new U.S embassy compound in Baghdad's fortified Green Zone.
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Construction continues on the new U.S embassy compound in Baghdad's fortified Green Zone.
The new U.S. embassy in Baghdad is shaping up to be the largest and most lavish embassy in the world. Tucked inside the heavily fortified Green Zone, the $600-million compound will include grocery stores, a movie theater, tennis courts and a club for social gatherings.
In "The Mega Bunker of Baghdad," Vanity Fair reporter William Langewiesche describes the compound — and argues that it's not being built for diplomacy.
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