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Monday, May 13, Vilnius - President Valdas Adamkus extended condolences to President Hu Jintao of the People's Republic of China and its people for the devastating earthquake that took nearly 10 thousand lives. via Infolex

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“It was just four years after independence”

We have 2104 guests online and 1 member online Written by Ben Nuckols, AP BALTIMORE - Frank Zappa, who sang about "Plastic People," has been cast in bronze. via Indiana Gazette Online

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May 14. KAZINFORM /Dina Yermaganbetova/ Lithuania is interested in Kazakhstan's energy resources. via Kazinform

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“The EU is becoming more actively involved in the resolution of frozen conflicts in Georgia”

The European Union voiced support for Georgia on Monday amid tensions between Tbilisi and Moscow over Russian-backed separatists, AFP reports. via UNIAN

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According to him, Ukraine is interested in attracting Lithuanian businessmen to implement projects in frames of the Euro 2012 finals preparation. via National radio of Ukraine

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“I find the piece a good piece of art that I think we would be honoured to have here. We just need to find an appropriate placement.”

Sean Michaels Friday May 9, 2008 guardian.co.uk Head's up ... The bronze bust of Frank Zappa's head in Vilnius, Lithuania. via MediaGuardian.co.uk

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Co-presided by President Victor Yushchenko of Ukraine and President Valdas Adamkus of the Republic of Lithuania the second Session of the Council of Lithuanian and Ukrainian presidents took place in Vilnius, ... via UNIAN

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“In order to succeed in these negotiations, the EU must achieve greater unity first”

A senior European Union official has welcomed a pledge by President Dmitry Medvedev to protect freedoms and improve the rule of law but said it remained to be seen if this would become a reality. via The Moscow Times

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“He immediately told us where he lived”

T he letter arrived, mayor to mayor, wishing the newly elected Sheila Dixon the usual "cordial congratulations" and wishes of "great success" on the "demanding and challenging" task she faced. via The Baltimore Sun

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“The issues of frozen conflicts in Georgia and Moldova, EU-Russia cooperation in the field of justice, and energy security are in the interests of the entire EU, and [Lithuania has] asked for Poland's support”

The prime ministers of Poland and Lithuania have agreed to coordinate how to proceed with talks on a long-delayed EU-Russia partnership deal, according to a statement by the Lithuanian government. via EUobserver.com

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