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Bush Praises Latvia as Country that 'Loves and Values Freedom'

President Bush praised Latvia's fledgling democracy, as he met Saturday, with the country's president in Riga - the first stop in a four-nation European tour to mark 60th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.


Bush Visit Gives Diplomatic Boost to Baltic States

Baltic nations see US President's visit as a clear signal to Russia that they are now part of the West.


Bush Visit Gives Diplomatic Boost to Baltic States

Baltic nations see US President's visit as a clear signal to Russia that they are now part of the West.




Russia to Welcome World Leaders for Victory Day Amid Tight Security

Leaders to participate in May 9 events marking defeat of Nazi Germany and end of World War II in Europe.


Britain's Blair Wins Historic Third Term

British PM now joins former Conservative Party leader Margaret Thatcher as the only British prime minister to win three general elections in a row.


Syria's Ruling Baath Party to Discuss Reforms

Party leaders are expected to meet in late May or early June to discuss what course to set for the future.


2 Small Blasts Reported Outside British Consulate in New York

Police say blasts caused by toy grenades filled with gunpowder


2 Small Blasts Reported Outside British Consulate in New York

Police say blasts caused by toy grenades filled with gunpowder


Over 20 Iraqis Killed in Insurgent Attacks in Baghdad

Insurgents in Iraq carried out a series of attacks against security forces in Baghdad early Thursday, killing more than 20 people.


Judge Throws Out Guilty Plea of Abu Ghraib Female Prison Guard

A U.S. military judge at Fort Hood, in Texas, has thrown out a guilty plea agreement for U.S. Army Private First Class Lynndie England, who appeared in many of the most graphic photographs of prisoner abuse at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison last year. The case is now under review.


Judge Throws Out Guilty Plea of Abu Ghraib Female Prison Guard

A U.S. military judge at Fort Hood, in Texas, has thrown out a guilty plea agreement for U.S. Army Private First Class Lynndie England, who appeared in many of the most graphic photographs of prisoner abuse at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison last year. The case is now under review.


Top Al-Qaida Operative Arrested in Pakistan

Abu Farraj al-Libbi is wanted for two attempts to assassinate Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf


Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 50 in Northern Iraq

A suicide bomber has killed at a police recruitment center in northern Iraq killed at least 50 people and wounded more than 100 others at a police recruitment center in northern Iraq. The latest bloodshed brings to around 200 the toll from six days of insurgent attacks.