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US inks nuclear cooperation deal with Gulf ally (AP)

 
AP - The Bush administration signed a nuclear cooperation agreement on Thursday with the United Arab Emirates — a last-minute deal saddling the incoming Obama administration with a decision on helping a Persian Gulf ally develop nuclear power despite concerns in Congress. (link)

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