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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.

 

Afghan President Hamid Karzai, left, inspects guard of the honor with the Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, in Kabul, 22 Dec 2007 French, Australian Presidents Visit Afghanistan
Australian PM Kevin Rudd says his country is committed to helping bring reconstruction, stability to Afghanistan

Pakistani security officials examine site of suicide bombing in Sherpao, 40 kilometers northeast of Peshawar, 21 Dec 2007 Pakistan Detains Suspects in Mosque Suicide Bombing
Friday's attack at mosque in restive northwest killed at least 50 people

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert  Gates conducts a press conference at the Pentagon, 21 Dec 2007  US Defense Chief Criticizes Congress for Short-Term Funding of Wars  Audio Clip Available
Short-term funding means President Bush will have to go back to Democratic-controlled Congress for more war funding in March

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice gesturs during a news conference at the State Department in Washington, 21 Dec 2007 Rice Says Enmity With North Korea, Iran, Syria Need Not Be Permanent  Audio Clip Available
Secretary of state tells reporters during year-end press conference that US doesn't have permanent enemies

Leader of Thailand's Democrat Party Abhisit Vejjajiva gestures during a campaign speech on the last day of election campaigning in Bangkok, Thailand, 21 Dec. 2007 Thailand Prepares for Contentious Election  Audio Clip Available
Race pits voters for and against ousted, exiled PM Thaksin Shinawatra

Dissident General Laurent Nkunda (2007 file photo) Armed Groups to Meet in DRC Peace Summit  Audio Clip Available
Conference organizers say they hope meeting will initiate dialogue between army, renegade troops led by former general Laurent Nkunda

Hospital staff clean and disinfect room in isolation ward where bird flu patient was treated in Abbotabad, Pakistan, 17 Dec 2007 WHO Says Spread of Bird Flu Among Humans Limited
Organization says threat of further spread appears to have stopped as no new infections have been reported for two weeks

A man arranges his peso bills inside a currency exchange shop in Manila, Philippines, 9 Nov. 2007 Strong Philippine Peso Brings Difficulties
Many migrants employed in dollar-based economies and dollars they send buying fewer pesos

A construction worker carrying a pick axe walks past the reflective side of a building undergoing refurbishment near St. Paul's Cathedral in central London, 03 Oct. 2007 British Unease Grows with Foreign Workers  Audio Clip Available
Building boom in Britain may be driven by strong economy, but work is carried out largely by foreigners

Heading for home to decorate and enjoy their tree Cutting Your Own Tree a Popular Christmas Tradition  Video clip available
Virginia farm lets customers pick and cut their own Christmas trees

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