Iraq's ancient Christian community, decimated by violence, fear
Iraq's ancient Christian community, decimated by violence, fear
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Iraq's ancient Christian community, decimated by violence, fear
Tuesday, 22 December, 2020 - 05:30 Youssef Abdelkarim, who believes that a "man's elegance begins with his watch", holds an antique pocket-watch - AFP Asharq Al-Awsat Youssef Abdelkarim's storefront on one of Baghdad's most historic streets is a time capsule -- literally. Thousands of wristwatches fill the tiny shop, where three generations have repaired Iraq's oldest timepieces. The dusty display window on Rasheed Street features a single row of classic watches in their felt boxes right at the front, with a mountain of haphaza...