02/28/2005
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A brief look at the stories making headlines in the Russian-language press
Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova staged a superb rally Saturday to smother the challenge of Alicia Molik 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 and win the $600,000 Qatar Open.
Russian Olympic champion Yelena Isinbayeva set a women's indoor pole vault world record for the third time within two weeks on Saturday.
Israeli leader Ariel Sharon demanded Sunday that the Palestinians smash militant groups after a Tel Aviv suicide bombing, saying he would freeze peace efforts and take military action if they did not heed his call.
Jordan gave Russians a taste of Formula One on Friday with the launch of its 2005 car on Moscow's snow-speckled Red Square.
Pope John Paul II made a surprise appearance from a hospital window Sunday, waving to the faithful just after a top Vatican official on the steps of St. Peter's Basilica read a statement from the pontiff asking for prayers.
The administration of U.S. President George W. Bush is quietly extending a policy that undermines the global battle against AIDS. It opposes the distribution of uncontaminated needles to drug addicts.
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