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Russia concerned at US troops on its doorstep

Russia is concerned about the possible relocation of American troops in Europe closer to its borders, Defence Minister Sergei Ivanov said today.

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CAP reform wins support
THE latest attempt to reform the CAP is the most complex ever because they are aimed at not just the EU's seven million farmers, but at millions of farmers in eastern and central Europe.

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Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams took a break from Northern Ireland politics today to campaign for a ‘‘no’’ vote in the forthcoming referendum on the Treaty of Nice.

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