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US President George W. Bush waves goodbye as he leaves Israel, 11 Jan 2008 Bush Arrives in Kuwait
US president will seek support for Mideast peace plan during talks with Emir, Friday

Japanese lawmakers queue up for voting of anti-terror bill at House of Representatives in Tokyo, 11 Jan 2008 Japan Approves Anti-Terrorism Naval Mission in Afghanistan  Audio Clip Available
Lower parliament approval of law seen as victory for Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, who supports Japan's presence in Southeast Asia

Opposition leader, Raila Odinga, right, speaks with Anyang Nyongo, secretary-general of  ODM, during press conference in Nairobi, 11 Jan 2008 Kenyan Opposition Calls for New Rallies to Protest Election
Orange Democratic Movement announces plans to hold rallies in more than 20 locations next Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Former Indonesian President Suharto accompanied by his daughter Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana, left, is wheeled out of a hospital room at Pertamina Hospital in Jakarta, Indonesia, 08 Jan 2008 Former Indonesian President Suharto Remains in Critical Condition  Audio Clip Available
Doctors say Suharto remains in critical condition with weak heart and failing lungs, kidneys

China Chinese Official Fired Over Beating Death  Audio Clip Available
Excessive use of force has been widely condemned in China and has once again thrown spotlight on abuse of authority by powerful Chinese officials

Republican presidential hopefuls, from left,Fred Thompson, Mitt Romney, John McCain, Mike Huckabee, Rudy Giuliani, and Ron Paul pose prior to a Republican presidential debate in Myrtle Beach, S.C., 10 Jan 2008 US Republican Debate Centers on Economy, Immigration  Audio Clip Available
Republican candidates tried to tailor their messages to voters in Michigan and South Carolina, as the two states prepare for primaries in coming days

An Indian child opens wide for a polio vaccination drop from the hand of HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt US Pledges to Help India Improve Food and Drug Safety Standards  Audio Clip Available
Progress comes during visit to India by US government official who oversees many of agencies responsible for America's health and safety standards

HIV virus Discovery of HIV-Protein Links May Help Search for Anti-AIDS Drugs
Scientists say AIDS virus depends on proteins in human body to fuel its growth

Sir Edmund Hillary  at Scott Base in Antartica (2007 photo) Mount Everest Legend Edmund Hillary Dies at 88  Audio Clip Available
Edmund Hillary made history when he conquered Mount Everest with his Nepalese climbing partner, Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, in May 1953

Christian Clemenson as Jerry Espenson on 'Boston Legal' Versatile Hollywood Actor Finds His Niche  Audio Clip Available
Christian Clemenson played Air Force officer, doctor, salesman, priest; now he's a quirky lawyer on television series 'Boston Legal'

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