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By Gary Thomas Washington 02 March 2006 Part of the reason for President Bush's trip to Pakistan is to bolster support for anti-terrorist efforts against remnants of the Taleban and al-Qaida. But as V

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By Sabina Castelfranco Valencia 09 July 2006 Pope Benedict XVI greets Spain's King Juan Carlos, left, and Queen Sofia, center, as he arrives to hold a Mass in Valencia, Spain, Sunday, July 9, 2006 Pope Benedict has ended a lightening visit to Spain

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Spanish midfielder Parejo joins Valencia

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Diego Alves relishes life in Valencia

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Real Madrid crush Osasuna 7-1

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Valencia, FC Barcelona produce thrilling draw

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Valencia draw Barcelona in Copa del Rey semis first leg

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Valencia, Chelsea draw 1-1 at Champions League

MADRID, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Valencia and Chelsea drew 1-1 in Valencia's Mestalla Stadium on Wednesday in the Champions League group match. Frank Lampard opened the scoring for Chelsea, who controlled much of the game, but Valencia drew level four mi

Valencia united in protest at referee following Real Madrid defeat

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