Cockfighting is a Popular Blood Sport in southern Iraq that is thought to have originated with boats arriving at the port city of Basra. The sport is banned in many parts of the world, but is tolerated in areas including parts of northern France. Spectators watch cockfights at cafes in Basra, where the birds can fight for up to two hours. Cockfighting is a pastime for some in Iraq during the winter.

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