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RussiaHerald.com Saturday 4th July 2009 Volume 7/27
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"Our beloved son, brother and father of three children has gone so unexpectedly, in such a tragic way and much too soon. It leaves us, his family, speechless and devastated to a point, where communication with the outside world seems almost impossible at times."
Joseph Jackson
The father of Michael Jackson and the family patriarch was speaking after the sudden death of his son.

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Casinos shut as Moscow takes on society's ills
Russian Foreign Minister Sees 'Improvement' in Relations With U.S.
Russia to allow US arms shipments to Afghanistan
Russians warm to U.S., poll shows before Obama visit
Russia 'agrees US troop transit'

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Fire in London's tower block kills six
Six killed in London high-rise fire
Michael Owen seals Manchester United switch
France to provide Tiger combat helicopters to Pak
Men exposed to sexist jokes more tolerant with violence against women

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EUR/AUD - Euro Australian Dollar, European Session - 03/07/09
European Markets Fall On Weak Eurozone Retail Sales Data, Miners - European Commentary
Gasol will play for Spain at Euro Championship
Syria€™s Assad offers informal invitation to Barack Obama

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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...

Russia, US to sign military cooperation pacts
Moscow, July 3 (RIA Novosti) Moscow and Washington will sign deals expanding bilateral military ties and on transit of military supplies via Russia to the American troops in Afghanistan during President Barack Obama's visit to the Russian capital, an official said...

Russia OKs U.S. Arms Shipments
MOSCOW | Russia said Friday it will allow the United States to ship weapons across its territory to Afghanistan, a long-sought move that bolsters U.S. military operations but potentially gives the...

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International News
New IAEA chief sees no proof Iran developing nuclear weapons
The incoming head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says he knows of no hard evidence that Iran is trying to gain the ability to develop nuclear...

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 cements military ties with Myanmar
A leaked report purportedly drafted by authorities in Myanmar’s military government describes a top-secret visit to North Korea late last year by Myanmar's top brass, during which the two sides pledged to significantly expand cooperation in military training and arms production, Radio Free Asia (RFA)...

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Business News
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...

Qatar Airways to launch flights to Australia later this year
Qatar Airways will begin operating flights to Australia before Christmas and in time for the holiday season....

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    Why Dell Can't Do Gadgets
    Dell turns netbooks into navigation devices
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    Seoul to spend billions on thwarting North Korea threat
    New form of El Nino may increase chances of hurricanes making landfall
    Visa checks 'inadequate' - Tories
    Twitter and high-tech free speech
    N Korea 'fires mid-range missiles'

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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
    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 says U.S. weapons can cross to Afghanistan
    Russia to allow US military passage through airspace
    Russia to open airspace to U.S.
    Obama Prepares For Stormy Russia Visit
    Anti-Americanism plays in Russia