WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC POOL D
Dominican Republic fans David Rodriguez (L) and Eddie Alvarez celebrate the Dominican Republic national teams victory over the Venezuela national team 11-5 in game 1 of the World Baseball Classic pool D, in Orlando Florida on March 7, 2006. (UPI Photo/Michael Bush)
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the United States is willing to help Pakistan fight Islamic militants if such a request is received, it was reported.
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