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Kerry Declares Victory After Illinois Primary

Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, facing only token opposition, swept the Illinois primary Tuesday, securing more than enough delegates to officially garner the Democratic nomination for president.

Survey Shows Growing Doubt About U.S. Policies Abroad

Anti-American sentiment is growing in several European nations a year after the war in Iraq began, according to a survey released Tuesday by the independent Pew Global Attitudes Project.

The Long Campaign

With the Illinois primary, Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., expects to clinch his party's nomination. But Kerry and President Bush have already stepped into the general election campaign. Margaret Warner discusses the historical implications of an elongated presidential campaign.

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Sharpton Endorses Kerry But Stays in Race

Minister and civil rights activist Al Sharpton withdrew from campaigning for the Democratic presidential nomination Monday, though he pledged to remain on ballots and to continue to collect delegates.

Aristide Enters Jamaica Despite Haitian Officials’ Protests

Ousted Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide flew to temporary asylum in Jamaica Monday despite opposition from the United States and Haitian officials who said the leader's return to the Caribbean could threaten Haiti's fragile stability.

Israel’s Sharon Cancels Peace Talks After Weekend Attack

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ruled out peace negotiations with the Palestinians and canceled a summit with Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei, citing weekend attacks as evidence the Palestinian leadership is doing nothing to stop terrorist attacks.

Pro-U.S. Party Defeated in Spanish Elections

After Spain's Socialist Party scored an upset victory in elections, the incoming prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero vowed Monday to make good on a campaign pledge to pull troops out of Iraq unless the United Nations takes charge by…

Russia’s Putin Coasts to Re-Election Victory

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Incumbent Russian President Vladimir Putin won reelection in Sunday's presidential poll by a comfortable margin. The Russian leader faced no strong competitors and found little need to vigorously campaign.

South Korean President Impeached

Following a dramatic scuffle on the floor of the National Assembly, South Korean lawmakers impeached President Roh Moo Hyun for violating his neutrality as president and engaging in illegal campaigning on behalf of a newly formed political party.

Senate Approves McClellan As New Medicare Chief

The Senate approved FDA chief Mark McClellan's nomination to head Medicare on Friday, after the vote was delayed over concerns about his opposition to legalizing the importation of prescription drugs.