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The last respects to the Pope: Bush landed at Rome

Rome, Italy - US delegation prayed in front of Pontiff

Air Force One of United State President, George W. Bush, landed at Fiumicino Airport around 9:30 last evening: the area expected to park the Air Force One and Air Force Two as well, was armoured by Italian armed forces. For security reasons, gates next to aircraft pull-in were closed. USA delegation, immediately after boarding, went to Vatican in order to render homage to Pope Wojtyla body: Bush with...

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Rome, Italy, 04/07/2005 09:43
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