British troops took part in a flag-lowering ceremony in Basra, marking the official end to their combat presence on April 30, 2009 — a month ahead of schedule.

在2009年4月30日。在相比日程安排提前一个月的时间里，英军在巴士拉参加了降旗仪式，这标志着英方占领的终结。

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British troops took part in a flag-lowering ceremony in Basra marking the official end to their combat presence on April 30 2009 — a month ahead of schedule.

在2009年4月30日。在相比日程安排提前一个月的时间里英军在巴士拉参加了降旗仪式这标志着英方占领的终结。

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Demonstrators then prepared symbolic flag-draped coffins marking the presence of the U.S.military in different foreign countries.

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