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Last Updated: Saturday, 17 February 2007, 23:13 GMT
US troops, part of the surge force, patrol in Baghdad
US Senate blocks vote on Iraq war
Senate Republicans block a motion attacking President Bush's Iraq troop boost, a day after the House passed it.
Rice makes surprise visit to Iraq
House vote a setback for Bush
US plans to 'retake' Baghdad

Carnival dancers perform at the official opening in Rio Security high for Rio revellers
The annual carnival celebrations kick off in Brazil, with security high in Rio after recent violent crime episodes.
Ray Evans Que Sera composer Ray Evans dies
Songwriter Ray Evans, who was behind standards such as Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera), dies at 92.

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How the US aims to secure the Iraqi capital with its new strategy
Rudy Giuliani 'Subway series'
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Politicians sign new climate pact
Dow Jones hits new record close
Cuba bomb suspect faces US trial
Utah killer 'survived Bosnia war'
Chavez threat to seize food shops

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Obama throws his hat in the ring
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