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US Senate Probe Names British, French Politicians in UN Oil-for-Food Scandal

According to the Senate's year-long investigation, Iraqi oil ministry documents show that former French interior minister Charles Pasqua got 11 million barrels in oil allocations and British lawmaker George Galloway got 20 million barrels.


Bush Shares Impressions of European Trip

President Bush briefed congressional leaders Wednesday on his just-ended trip to Europe. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports from the White House the president shared his impressions with lawmakers from both major political parties.


Activists Say Immigration Abuses in US On The Rise

According to the "Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center" the new anti-terror laws have prevented thousands of refugees and migrants from entering the United States to seek safe haven and new opportunities.


Senate Panel to Vote on UN Ambassador Nominee

Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee are troubled by allegations that he mistreated subordinates and pressured analysts to reach certain conclusions on policy and intelligence matters.


Plane Approaching White House Activates Air Defenses

Small private aircraft violated restricted airspace in central Washington, DC Wednesday, causing brief evacuation of White House, US Capitol building and Supreme Court.


At Least Five Killed in Violent Afghanistan Protests

Thousands of protesters angry about a magazine report of alleged abuse of the Koran at the U.S. jail in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.


Georgian Authorities Say Hand Grenade Near Bush Speech Site

Secretary of Georgia's National Security Council says the bomb found inactive and that there apparently was no intention of harming anyone.


Bush Praises Georgia's Efforts for Peaceful Conflict Resolution

President Bush says he will try to help resolve the dispute while Russia backs separatist republics, adding to tensions between Tbilisi and Moscow


Bush Holds Talks With Putin

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Mr. Bush also discussed Mr. Putin's views on democracy in what she called a friendly and open way.


Bush Calls on Baltics, Russia to Move On

President Bush says Americans will never forget "the Baltics' painful history"



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.



2 Small Blasts Reported Outside British Consulate in New York

Police say blasts caused by toy grenades filled with gunpowder