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KenyaStar.com Wednesday 23rd July 2008 Issue 1554
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"By any measure, our single-minded and open-ended focus on Iraq is not a sound strategy for keeping America safe. As president, I will make the fight against al Qaeda and the Taliban the top priority that it should be," Obama said. "This is a war that we have to win. "
Barack Obama
The Democratic presidential candidate was setting out his views on the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, ahead of a planned trip to the two countries.

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  • Older adults contributing to healthier environment
  • Older adults can play significant role in protecting environment
  • When an ex-army colonel asked Meera Syal for pic of her in a bikini!
  • Menino demands end to BFD pension abuse
  • Automating your retirement strategy

    Arts
  • Musical Mamma Mia tops UK
  • Judd Apatow, Christian Bale, Britney Spears
  • Sastre wins Tour de France 17th stage
  • A-Rod signs with William Morris agency
  • Come hear Uncle John

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