Last updated: Friday, 09 May 2008, 06:10 EDT
Bookish former lawyer is Russia's new leader

Dmitry Medvedev has been inaugurated as Russia's third president.

PM Barzani receives honorary doctorate
Barzani becomes first non-American honored at prominent Pennsylvania College.
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Remaining "Lost" seasons extended by two hours
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New budget allocations reported
37.7% of Kurdistan budget allocated for investment.
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