First setback for Bush as nominee withdraws
President-elect George W. Bush, suffering the first setback in his transition to the White House, had warm words for cabinet pick Linda Chavez on Tuesday even as she bitterly withdrew from the nomination.



Indonesia changes its stance, supports India's bid for UN security council seat
Indonesia, for the first time, supported India's entry into the expanded United Nations as a Permanent Member of the Security Council.



Qatar TV shows Osama at son’s wedding
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