Baghdad Life

It has been three years since US-led forces invaded Baghdad, overthrowing Iraq's Ba'athist government and turning a new page in the country's long history. Today, some of the images in the capital resemble those seen in April 2003: bombed-out buildings, bakers hard at work, children kicking balls in the streets. But as this historic city becomes engulfed in violence, lives are changing. Curfews are affecting businesses and fuel seems to become scarcer by the day. The capital is virtually deserted by late afternoon due to concerns about growing violence. This photo essay documents a day in the life of Baghdad.