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Last Updated: Saturday, 14 February, 2004, 06:35 GMT
Guantanamo Bay inmate
Guantanamo regime defended by US
US officials say the indefinite detention of inmates at a base in Cuba is justified, as they announce review boards.
Spain claims Guantanamo man
Q&A: Guantanamo Bay detainees
Youngest Cuba inmates freed

Bush in Air National Guard Bush's military records released
The White House releases the president's National Guard records to try to refute claims that he shirked military duties.
Same-sex couple Kevin Ward (left) and Francis Salmeri (right) both of San Francisco, celebrate with champagne after being married at City Hall in San Francisco Gays rush to wed in San Francisco
Gay couples race to get married in San Francisco after the mayor lifts a state ban on same-sex unions.

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