Tuesday 25 November 2008

Yes he can!

The victory speech in full.....

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Countdown to US elections!




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Refugee fears prompt Congo talks




Fears are growing for the fate of more than 250,000 civilians forced to flee their homes by fierce fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

A ceasefire between government troops and rebels is holding but the situation is desperate, with chaotic scenes reported at aid distribution centres.

Families stormed one camp in Kibati as others tried to scale the walls.

Meanwhile, European diplomats have met Congolese President Joseph Kabila as part of efforts to end the crisis.

French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner and his British counterpart David Miliband said they had urged the full implementation of existing peace agreements between Congo and neighbouring Rwanda, and the disarming of militias.