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President Bush makes statement regarding 'Protect America
Act', 14 Feb 2008

Bush to Leave for Africa Friday

US president said Thursday he might delay his departure as he pressured Congress to renew expiring domestic surveillance program

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe (file photo)

Bush: Mugabe Has Ruined Zimbabwe

In interview with radio reporters on eve of his second trip to Africa, president says he is disappointed South African mediation has failed to ease Zimbabwe's political divisions

Former UN chief Kofi Annan speaks during a press conference in
Nairobi, 15 Feb 2008

Former UN Chief Says Kenyans Agree to Investigate Election

Kofi Annan says two sides agree to work toward long-term constitutional and government reform

Chadian President Declares State of Emergency

President Idriss Deby says declaration necessary to maintain order and guarantee stability in the country

Rights Group Releases Recording of Pakistani Official Saying Polls Will be Rigged

But in AFP interview, Pakistani Attorney General Malik Qayyum denies making comment, calls allegation a conspiracy against Pakistan

East Timor's Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao (R) shakes hands
with his Australian counterpart Kevin Rudd during a meeting in Dili,
15 Feb 2008

Australian PM Visits East Timor, Pledges Support

Kevin Rudd says 'rogue elements' will not be allowed to derail democracy in East Timor

Students hold prayer vigil at Wellspring Chapel for victims of
NIU shooting in DeKalb, Illinois, 15 Feb 2008

6 Killed in US University Shooting; Gunman Also Dead

Former student has been identified as gunman in shooting at Northern Illinois University near Chicago

President George Bush at the White House, 14 Feb 2008

Key US Lawmakers Seek to Resolve Standoff Over Wiretap Bill

President Bush is making last minute appeal to lawmakers to approve legislation

Former Republican presidential hopeful, Mitt Romney, right, looks
on as Republican presidential hopeful John McCain speaks in Boston
where Romney announced his support of McCain, 14 Feb 2008

Romney Endorses McCain in US Presidential Race

Republican candidate John McCain hopes most of the 280 delegates that Romney won will back him for party nomination

Outside of the crumbling apartment building Mihawsh lives in

Shi'ites, Sunnis in Baghdad Swap Homes to Avoid Violence

VOA's Debby Block's visit to Baghdad neighborhood reveals problems displaced residents face in trying to return to their former homes after months of sectarian strife

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