Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Wednesday that he and Syria would "build a new world" free of U.S. domination."We have decided to be free. We want to cooperate to build a new world where states' and people's self-determination are respected," Chavez said after a 2 1/2-hour meeting with Syrian President Bashar Assad at his presidential palace in Damascus."Imperialism's concern is to control the world, but we will not let them despite the pressure and aggression," the Venezuelan leader said, speaking through an interpreter. Speaking at Damascus airport on his arrival late Tuesday, Chavez said both countries agreed to stand up to the United States."We have the same political vision and we will resist together the American imperialist aggression," he said.... http://www.msnbc.msn.com censor News |
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Top U.S. general: Iraqis can take over security with little support within 18 months |
| The top U.S. general in Iraq said Wednesday he believes Iraqi forces can take over security with little coalition support within a year to 18 months."I don't have a date, but I can see over the next 12 to 18 mo.. full News |
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Gaza airstrikes, clashes leave 6 dead |
| Israeli forces launched airstrikes on the outskirts of Gaza City and exchanged gunfire with Palestinian militants Wednesday, killing six people, officials said.Israeli forces have been searching for smuggling t.. full News |
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Dozens killed in new Iraq attacks |
| At least 50 people have died in a wave of attacks in Iraq, including a blast at a busy Baghdad market and another at an army and police recruitment centre. The bombing at the Shurja market killed 24 people and .. full News |
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Iran enriching uranium ahead of U.N. deadline: paper |
| Iran has begun enriching a new batch of uranium just days ahead of a U.N. deadline for Tehran to suspend atomic fuel work or face possible sanction, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday. The International .. full News |
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Olmert firm on Lebanon blockade |
| Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has rebuffed calls for a swift end to Israel's seven-week blockade of Lebanon. Speaking after talks with UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, he said the siege would only be lifted once c.. full News |
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