"We must have a foreign policy that is both strong and smart. Yes, the Republicans have been strong, but they haven't been smart. And the policy is one big mess, everyone knows it."
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View Article  US Iraq death toll 'hits 3,000'
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The US military suffers its 3,000th death in Iraq since the 2003 invasion, a group tracking casualties says.
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View Article  Dead US sub crew are named
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Two American submarine crew members who fell overboard in UK waters have been named by the United States Navy.
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View Article  NFL: Giants close in on play-offs
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Tiki Barber rushes for 234 yards and three touchdowns as the New York Giants all but clinch a play-off berth with a 34-28 win over Washington.
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View Article  Castro issues New Year's message
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Cuba's President Castro says his recovery from surgery will be "a long process", in his New Year message.
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View Article  Fans gather for Brown's funeral
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Thousands queue up to pay their last respects to soul star James Brown at a public service in his home town.
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View Article  Submarine tragedy inquiry starts
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An inquiry is under way into how two American submarine crew members fell overboard in Devon and later died.
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