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Join T2A Chat Wednesday, 26 Dec 07, for a live online chat with VOA correspondent Jim Malone, who looks back at US politics in 2007 and ahead to the 2008 US elections. The first 10 visitors with a live question can receive a new T2A Sling Pack, and the next 10 a new T2A Water Bottle. Or email questions in advance to chat@voanews.com.

 

Jacob Zuma (File) South African Authorities Consider Charges Against ANC Leader Zuma
Decision follows Jacob Zuma's election victory as new president of ruling African National Congress party, Tuesday

Iraqi men mourn over the coffin of a relative killed in a suicide bomb attack in the restive city of Baquba, northeast of Baghdad, 20 Dec 2007 Suicide Bomber Kills 14 North of Baghdad, Including US Soldier
Police say attack apparently targeted local Sunni-Arab groups, who joined US-led coalition forces to fight al-Qaida in Iraq

A general view shows the reactor building of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, in southern Iran (File) Iranian Nuclear Plant May Be Ready By Late 2008  Audio Clip Available
Atomstroiexport company spokeswoman tells VOA fuel will be delivered by air in several shipments from Russian city of Novosibirsk under strict supervision of International Atomic Energy Agency

US Capitol, Washington DC US House of Representatives Approves Budget Bill with Funding for Iraq, Afghanistan
House approves legislation that Senate cleared late Tuesday; $555-billion spending bill now goes to President Bush for expected signature

South Korea President-elect Lee Myung-Bak Next S. Korean President Expected to Revamp Policy with North  Audio Clip Available
Lee Myung-bak says Koreas will open new period of collaboration, based on denuclearization of North Korea

Supporters hold posters of candidates during election debate in Bangkok, 19 Dec 2007 Thailand Prepares for Elections; Questions Remain About Military's Role
General elections scheduled for Sunday in vote analysts say will be highly contentious; voters wonder how military will react if results favor former prime minister's allies

Umaru_YarAdua_nigeria_150 Nigeria Enjoys Greater Freedom in 2007, but Reconciliation Still a Dream
President Umaru Yar'Adua took office in May with pledge to urgently address critical issues like growing insurgency in oil-producing region, uncertain power supply, crumbling infrastructure

Congolese government troops north of Goma (Nov, 2007 photo) 2007 Sees Renewed Fighting in Congo  Audio Clip Available
In latest outbreak of fighting, rebels have repeatedly defeated largely undisciplined and untrained government soldiers and now hold stronger position than before offensive began

Melanie Delloye Betancourt, the daughter of hostage Ingrid Betancourt, addresses reporters in Paris, 19 Dec 2007 Colombia Cautious About Rebel Plan to Free Hostages  Audio Clip Available
Peace Commissioner calls for caution among relatives of hostages, noting leftist group FARC has failed to fulfill its word in the past

World War II Romance, Child's Misunderstanding, Play Key Roles in 'Atonement'  Audio Clip Available
Movie based on romance novel by English author Ian McEwan has earned 7 Golden Globe nominations, numerous critics awards and is likely to be major Oscar contender

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