Russian President Medvedev meets with Cuban leader Raul Castro
Cuban leader Raul Castro sits during a meeting with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in the official residence Zavidovo, 75 miles northwest of Moscow, on January 29, 2009. Medvedev hosted Castro during his first visit to Russia in more than two decades. (UPI Photo/Anatoli Zhdanov)
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WASHINGTON, April 17 (UPI) -- President Barack Obama completed a two-day visit to Mexico on Friday that was strong on symbolism but weak on substance.
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