Mr.Obama's approval ratings average just below 50 percent in recent polls, down sharply from this time last year.

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Last year,President Obama's approval rating was high as Arabs were hopeful about his Middle East policies.

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Under that accord, given final approval by the U.S.Congress last year, India agreed to open non-military aspects of its nuclear program to international inspections, clearing the way for U.S.sales of nuclear technology and fuel to India.

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Clarinex, once expected to get FDA approval this year, now may not get clearance until 2002.

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Abbott plans to apply for approval by year-end, and Wall Street analysts foresee a billion-dollar bestseller.

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The study results followed regulatory approval last year of Bristol-Myers's Yervoy for advanced melanoma.

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