Gov't, Bolivia and Venezuela sign pact
THE LEFTIST presidents of Cuba, Bolivia and Venezuela endorsed their own pact for regional commerce and cooperation on Saturday in hopes of creating a political counterweight to United States influence in Latin America.
Berlusconi to step down this week
PREMIER SILVIO Berlusconi indicated Saturday that he would resign next week, clearing the way for a government led by centre-left leader Romano Prodi who won Italian elections this month.
International briefs
An earthquake of about magnitude seven shook a remote area of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula early Sunday, a week after another strong quake had forced the evacuations of hundreds of people, officials said.
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