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Blair grilled on Iraq

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair faced tough questioning Friday on his controversial decision to back the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq - a pledge that led to widespread protests in Britain and weakened his standing as leader.

Blair's testimony is expected to provide the highlight of the Iraq Inquiry, a wide-ranging investigation commissioned by the government to scrutinize the behind-the-scenes machinations that brought Britain into a costly war.