But for now at least those days seem over. With Ankara working hard to improve relations with Syria,Iraq and even the prime minister's visit to Tehran, few people see little chance of a renewal of that alliance anytime soon.

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This has been our third working visit in just over a year, and each one has been better than the last.

WHITEHOUSE: White House St. Patrick's Day Reception

Kohl, who called Tudjman's presence an "informal working visit, " resisted making any statement that could be construed as a formal recognition of Croatian independence.

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Students visit working farms, learning about the process.

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