Sat. 04 Jul 2009 1407 UTC
Americans Celebrate July 4 Holiday
Despite money crunch, many Americans find ways to relax, enjoy holiday with outdoor summertime activities
Obama Calls on Americans to 'Summon Spirit' of Founding Fathers 
President asks Americans to remember sacrifices, achievements of men who voted for independence 233 years ago
Biden Celebrates US Independence Day with Troops in Iraq
Vice president attends ceremony at one of Saddam Hussein's former palaces for more than 200 soldiers from 59 countries who were becoming US citizens
North Korea Test Fires Short Range Missiles
Scud tests take place as US begins to celebrate its Independence Day holiday
New US Offensive in Southern Afghanistan Puts Pakistani Military on Alert
Concern in Pakistan that fleeing Afghan insurgents will cross porous border puts more pressure on army as it wages own campaign to rid country of Islamic extremists
- Ultra-Orthodox Jews Riot in Jerusalem
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Top Iran Hardline Paper Calls for Mousavi Treason Trial
- Bulgaria to Vote After Corruption Scandals
- Afghanistan Fighting Kills 2 US Soldiers, 30 Militants
- Heavy Sandstorm Blankets Baghdad
- OAS to Vote on Suspending Honduras
- Serena Williams Beats Sister for Wimbledon Title
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Australia's Aborigines at Risk as Swine Flu Outbreak Escalates
