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 Monday, 27 January, 2003, 11:49 GMT
In Pictures: Anti-war protests gather pace
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Philippines: Leftist protesters burn a US flag and a picture of President Bush in Manila
Protesters in the Philippines took to the streets as a crucial report on Iraq's weapons went to the UN

Demonstrator in Manila dressed up UN arms inspectors holding mock missile
The demonstration came as UN inspectors continued their mission in Iraq

Demonstration in the Indonesia capital Jakarta on Sunday
There are fears in Indonesia that any US attack on Iraq would ignite Muslim anger

Turkish boy shouts Islamic slogans in Istanbul
Thousands, of all ages, attended an anti-war rally in Istanbul on Sunday

Protesters in Istanbul
Public opposition to military action is strong in Turkey, where the US hopes to station forces

Demonstrators in Karachi
Pakistan, another key ally, would also rather see peace

Protesters cross the Charles bridge in Prague
Activists, among them US citizens, rallied against war in the Czech capital

Demonstrator at the World Social Forum holds composite picture of Bush and Hitler
The US president and his policies were also targeted by protesters in Brazil
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