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FROM JAN. 9  Colorful hat, by Haitham al-Shukairi | AFP  The hat is worn by the sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq, seen attending a military parade in Muscat, Oman’s capital city — part of the sultanate’s official celebrations for the nation’s national day last Nov. 20. Click HERE for photo and accompanying Jan. 9 report from Middle East Eye.

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