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10 Killed in Suicide Truck Bombing on Bridge Near Baghdad Meanwhile, four militiamen killed, at least 16 suspects detained during operations in and around Baghdad 60th Anniversary of Independence Finds Pakistan Grappling With Political, Religious Strife Country has stumbled both politically and economically over past 60 years Pain of Partition Lingers 60 Years After Independence in India, Pakistan Pakistanis, Indians cannot forget violence, tragedy and upheaval that followed partition despite efforts to improve relations in last years 4 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Operation in Gaza At least 12 others wounded in clashes near town of Khan Yunis Envoy Says UN Role in Somalia Hinges on Political Talks Special envoy to Somalia, Francois Lonseny Fall says UN's role in Somalia hinges on the outcome of political discussions set for later this week in Mogadishu S. Korean President to Travel by Land to North Korea Summit Roh Moo-hyun to participate in rare meeting with Kim Jong Il later this month Rove Ends Long Career As Top Bush Adviser Karl Rove has been president's top political strategist since before he ran for governor of Texas in 1994 US Presidential Contenders Romney, Huckabee Get Boost From Iowa Test Vote But, battle for Republican Party's presidential nomination remains wide open Rice Taps Baseball's Cal Ripken as US Public Diplomacy Envoy Former Baltimore Orioles player, inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame last month, will begin non-paying role with a trip to China in October Elvis Remembered 30 Years After Death Every year, on August 16, people from around the world visit legendary rock & roll star's home, Graceland, in Memphis, Tennessee