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"We did it in Saddam's palace and I can think of nothing better. That S.O.B. is rolling over in his grave right now."
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden
The vice president was presiding at a naturalization ceremony at one of Saddam Hussein's former palaces in Iraq.

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Bela Kiraly, a military leader of Hungary's 1956 anti-Soviet revolution, dies at 97
Putin's 'siloviki' move to resume command
Michelle Obama to bring glamour to Moscow
Russia Set To Welcome Obama, But Stunned By Criticism Of Putin
Russia will open airspace to US for Afghan war

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Serena turns tables on Venus for third Wimbledon title
Kidman bears midriff to squash pregnancy rumours
Victoria Beckham's clothing line criticised
Britney's dad to remain her legal guardian till 2010
Tom Cruise gifts daughter a toy kangaroo

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657 billion cigarettes a year sold on black market
Obama re Syria visit.Syrian troops moving into Lebanese territories. frican Union to become bloc like European Union 4 July 2009
North Korea defies US, €˜testfires€™ seven missiles
Eurozone Composite PMI Rises T...

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Breaking News
Russia to allow US millitary passage through airspace
Russia has agreed to allow American troops and weapons to fly over its airspace on the way to Afghanistan, the New York Times reported...

Russian spacecraft landed on moon hours before Americans
London, July 4 : A Russian spacecraft is said to have landed on the moon hours before NASA's Apollo 11 in...

Madge's foul language for tour promotion upsets Russian leaders
Washington, July 4 : Russian dignitaries are upset with Madonna over the use of foul language to promote an upcoming show in St....

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International News
Damning report slams Israel, Hamas over civilian deaths, destruction
Israeli forces killed hundreds of unarmed Palestinian civilians and destroyed thousands of homes in Gaza in attacks which breached the laws of war, Amnesty International concluded in a new report published this week....

North Korea Independence Day missile launches described as provocative
South Korea's Defense Ministry says North Korea launched seven missiles off its eastern coast...

Sarah Palin resigns as Governor of Alaska
Politics in Washington picked up a beat Friday, when former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin suddenly announced her resignation as Alaskan...

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Business News
Swiss banks cutting U.S. clients loose
Swiss banks are shunning business from the U.S. amid concerns over legal issues and prospects for tighter...

Obama still popular despite weakening economy, employment
The U.S. jobless rate rose to 9.5 percent last month -- the highest figure in 26 years. In the short term, the jobs report is a political setback for President Barack Obama and his economic policies. But the latest opinion polls suggest the president continues to hold public support despite the weak...

European equities mixed, U.S. markets closed
Some markets in Europe closed higher Friday, while others...

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    Jacko death probe spam a threat to bank account numbers, passwords
    Dell turns netbooks into navigation devices
    Festival Expected to Provide Gateway for World Cup
    Government applies for €20m fund for Dell workers

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    Researchers edge closer to optical computer
    Too much gaming may harm parent-child bond
    Spider-Man does exist, says comic-book guru
    Chestnut wins NY hot dog eating match, 3d in row
    Fisher Plaza blaze knocks out Internet service

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    Now the June 30 deadline has arrived and US troops have evacuated Iraqi cities and towns, what do you think will be the outcome?


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    The Strand Palace

    I've stayed at this central London hotel many times, so was comfortable in telephoning direct for a reservation. It was off...


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    Russia scolds OSCE for equating Hitler and Stalin
    Obama to Focus on U.S., Russia Relations on Trip
    10 Chechen cops killed in Russia
    Obama hopes his magic can thaw the frost in Moscow
    Russia to grant US Afghan supply route