Why Albania embraces Bush
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The largely Muslim country, one of Europe's poorest, sees the visit Sunday by President Bush as a reward for its support of the war on terror.
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TIRANA, Albania -- Evidence of Albania's love for the United States lined the road leading into this capital yesterday. US and Albanian flags flew from lampposts. People wearing cardboard Uncle Sam hats milled in the streets. Oversize billboards and banners heralded the American president's visit.
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His poll numbers may be in the tank at home, but when he zipped through Albania today, President Bush was received like a rock star.
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As President Bush begins a new year's effort to rebuild ties with European allies, one good place to start would be in the heart of Europe, with Kosovo.
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President George W. Bush on  Tuesday recognized the independence of Kosovo from Serbia and  said it would bring peace to the Balkans.
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Thousands pay tribute to US president in Tirana as Putin refuses to withdraw backing for Serbs at UN.
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President Bush, enthusiastically welcomed as the first U.S. president in this former communist nation, served notice Sunday he is running out of patience with Russia's objections to independence for neighboring Kosovo.
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Just hours before President Bush was to travel to the Middle East, he welcomed Turkish President Abdullah Gul to the White House on Tuesday, praising his country as a friend as well as âa great strategic partner.â
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Former President George H.W. Bush has endorsed Sen. John McCain for the Republican presidential nomination.
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President George W. Bush recognized on Tuesday the independence of Kosovo from Serbia and said it would bring peace to the Balkans.
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Tanzanians are excited about President Bush, but another politician seems to excite them more â Barack Obama.
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Albania will most probably be the first country after the US to recognize Macedonia under its constitutional name, Albanian President Alfred Moisiu said Thursday at a joint press conference with his Macedonian ...
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Albania is next on Bush's itinerary, and Europe's poorest country offers a far friendlier welcome than its neighbors
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Presidente Usa, favorevoli ad adesione Croazia e Albania
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Whatever happened to the president's watch? One moment President Bush was glad-handing Albanians on Sunday, proudly sporting a watch with a dark strap on his left wrist. Moments later, it was gone.
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Bulgaria has lost 13 soldiers in Iraq, but says it is committed to the U.S.-led coalition at least until next spring, and Albania professes such an affinity for America that it has issued three stamps featuring President Bush's likeness and the Statue of Liberty.
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Bamir Topi was sworn in as Albania's president Tuesday, promising to help the poor Balkan country to become a member of NATO and the European Union.