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From the VOA News Center in Washington, I'm Frances Alonzo.

Gunmen killed a Kenyan opposition lawmaker in Nairobi today sending off a new wave of ethnic violence that has plagued the country since last month's disputed presidential election. President Mwai Kibaki condemned the killing of Mugabe Were as a heinous crime and said it woulb be swiftly investigated. Both he and opposition leaders appealed for calm. However, after the killing, angry mobs took to the streets of the capital's Kibera slum. At least 4 people were killed in the violence, several of them hacked to death with machetes. Negotiators for President Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga are to meet today for talks aimed at ending the political crisis and the violence.

President Bush has delivered his final State of the Union Address to Congress and the American people. He urged the American public to support his Iraq policies and called on lawmakers to take actions to boost the US economy. VOA Correspondent Paula Wolfson reports.

For the seventh and final time, George W. Bush walked to the podium of the US House of Representatives to deliver the annual State of the Union Address. He did not reflect on the past, but he did talk at length about the issues that will shape his legacy, starting with the war in Iraq. 'Al-Qaeda is on the run in Iraq and this enemy will be defeated.' About half of the speech dealt with abroad policy with a heavy focus on the Middle East. Mr. Bush also spoke of his determination to protect the American economy. On this and other matters, Mr. Bush said everyone should put politics aside. Two of the Democrats running for their party's presidential nomination Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama were in the chamber for the president's speech. The official Democratic response to the address was delivered by Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius. 'Conditions we face at home and abroad are results of choices made and challenges unmet.' She said the American people are not afraid to face difficult choices, but have no more patience for divisive politics. Paula Wolfson, VOA News, the White House.

Residents in Florida are voting today in a key primary for US Republican presidential hopefuls. Public opinion polls indicate a tight race between former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and Arizona Senator John McCain. Among the Democratic presidential hopefuls, Illinois Senator Barack Obama won the endorsement on Monday of Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy of the prominent political family that included the late president John F. Kennedy.

The US Central Bank today begins a key 2-day policy meeting that many economies predict will result in another interest rate cut to help boost the troubled economy and stop a sell-off in global stock markets. A week ago, the Federal Reserve cut the key interest rate by 3 quarters of 1% down to 3.5%.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Australia's Foreign Minister Stephen Smith Monday stress the enduring nature of the two countries' alliance despite Australia's decision to remove troops from Iraq by mid-year. Smith said Australia's troop and diplomatic commitment to Afghanistan will continue. VOA's David Gollust reports.

Smith is the highest-level Australian official to visit Washington since Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's center-left government took power in November, ending 12 years of Conservative rule by John Howard, a close ally and friend of President Bush. At a joint press appearance with Rice, the Australian Foreign Minister said the Canberra government will keep its campaign pledge to withdraw the 575-member Australian troop contingent from Iraq by the middle of the year. 'We are sticking absolutely to the election commitment that we took to the Australian people. But I don't for one moment think that in any way it has any significance in terms of our long-standing enduring alliance.' The talk also dealt with other issues of major world concerns including Iran's nuclear program, with Rice tacitly admitting that the new draft UN sanctions resolution against Iran falls short of what the United States would have hoped for. David Gollust, VOA News, the State Department.

Some 500 Afghan women have gathered in a rare demonstration in southern Kandahar province, demanding the release of a female American aid worker kidnapped on Saturday. The women called on the Kandahar religious council and government leaders to condemn the abduction of 49-year-old Cyd Mizell and her driver. They said Mizell has been teaching at the local high school and helping women of Kandahar sell their embroideries.

More details at voanews.com. I'm Frances Alonzo, VOA News.

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From the VOA News Center in Washington, I'm Frances Alonzo.

Gunmen killed a Kenyan opposition lawmaker in Nairobi today sending off a new wave of ethnic violence that has plagued the country since last month disputed presidential election. President Mwai Kibaki condemned the killing of Mugabe Were as a heinous crime and said it woulb be swiftly investigated. Both he and opposition leaders appealed for calm. However, after the killing, angry mobs took to the streets of the capital's Kibera slum. At least 4 people were killed in the violence; several of them hacked to death with machetes. Negotiators for President Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga are to meet today for talks aimed at ending the political crisis and the violence.

President Bush has delivered his final State of the Union Address to Congress and the American people. He urged the American public to support his Iraq policies and called on lawmakers to take actions to boost the US economy. VOA Correspondent Paula Wolfson reports.

For the seventh and final time, George W. Bush walked to the podium of the US House of Representatives to deliver the annual State of the Union Address. He did not reflect on the past. But he did talk at length about the issues that will shape his legacy, starting with the war in Iraq. "Al-Qaeda is on the run in Iraq and its enemy will be defeated." About half of the speech dealt with foreign policy with a heavy focus on the Middle East. Mr. Bush also spoke of his determination to protect the American economy. On this and other matters, Mr. Bush said everyone should put politics aside. Two of the Democrats winning for their party's presidential nomination Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama were in the chamber for the president's speech. The official Democratic response to the address was delivered by Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius. "Conditions we face at home and abroad, are results of choices made and challenges unmet." She said the American people are not afraid to face difficult choices, but have no more patience for divisive politics. Paula Wolfson, VOA News, the White House.

Residents in Florida are voting today in the key primary for US republican presidential hopefuls. Public opinion polls indicate a tight race between former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and Arizona Senator John McCain. Among the Democratic presidential hopefuls, Illinois Senator Barack Obama won the endorsement on Monday of Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy of the prominent political family that included the late president John F. Kennedy.

The US Central Bank today begins a key 2-day policy meeting that many economies predict it will resolve another interest rate cut to help boost the troubled economy and stop a sell-off in global stock markets. A week ago, the Federal Reserve cut the key interest rate by 3 quarters of 1% down to 3.5%.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Australia's Foreign Minister Stephen Smith Monday stress the enduring nature of the two countries' alliance despite Australia's decision to remove troops from Iraq by mid-year. Smith said Australia's troop and diplomatic commitment to Afghanistan will continue. VOA's David Gollust reports.

Smith is the highest-level Australian official to visit Washington since Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's center-left government took power in November, ending 12 years of conservative rule by John Howard, a close ally and friend of President Bush. At a joint press appearance with Rice, the Australian Foreign Minister said the Canberra government will keep its campaign pledge to withdraw the 575-member Australian troop contingent from Iraq by the middle of the year. "We are sticking absolutely to the election commitment that we took to the Australian people. But I don't for one moment think that in any way has any significant symptoms of our long-standing enduring alliance." The talk also dealt with other issues of mutual concern including Iran's nuclear program, with Rice tacitly admitting that the new draft UN sanctions resolution against Iran falls short of what the United States would have hoped for. David Gollust, VOA News, the State Department.

Some 500 Afghan women have gathered in a rare demonstration in southern Kandahar province, demanding the release of a female American aid worker kidnapped on Saturday. The women called on the Kandahar religious council and government leaders to condemn the abduction of 49-year-old Cyd Mizell and her driver. They said Mizell has been teaching at the local high school and helping the women of Kandahar sell their embroidery.

More details at voanews.com. I'm Frances Alonzo, VOA News.

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Gunman killed a Kenyan opposition lawmaker in Nairobi today, sending off a new wave of ethnical violence that X this country since last mont’s disputed presidential election. President Mwai Kibaki condemned the killing of Mugabe Were “as a heinous crime” and said it would be slipped investigated. Both he and opposition leaders appealed for calm; however, after the killing, angry mobs took to the streets of the capital's Kibera slum. At least four people were killed in the violence, some of them hacked to death with machetes. Negotiators from president Kibaki and oppostion leader Raila Odinga are to meet today for talks aimed at ending the political crisis and the violence.

President Bush has delivered his final state of the union address to Congress and the American people. He urged the American public to support his Iraqi policies and called on lawmakers to take actions to boost American economy. VOA correspondent X reported:

For the seventh and the final time, George W. Bush walked to the podium of US House of Representatives to deliver the annual state of union address. He did not reflect on the past but he did talk at length about the issues that will shape his legacy starting with the war in Iraq: “Al Qaeda is on the run in Iraq, and this enemy will be defeated.” About half of the speech dealt with foreign policy with heavy focus on the middle east. Mr Bush also spoke of his determination to protect American economy. On these and other matters, Mr Bush said everyone should put politics aside. Two of the democrats winning for their party’s presidential nomination: senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama were in the chamber for the president speech. The official democratic reponse to the address was delivered by Kansas governor Kathleen Sebelius: “Conditions we face at home and abroad are results of choice made and challenges unmet.” She says American people are not afraid to face difficult choices but have no more patience for divisive politics. X VOA news, the White House.

Residents in Florida are voting today in a key primary for US Republican presidential hopefuls. Public opinion polls indicate a tight race between former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and Arizona Senator John McCain. Among the Democratic presidential hopefuls, Illinois Senator Barack Obama won the endorsement Monday of Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy of the prominent political family that included the late President John F. Kennedy.

The US Central Bank begins a key two-day policy meeting that many economists predict will result in another interest rate cut, to help boost the troubled economy and stop a sell-off in global stock markets. A week ago, the Federal Reserve cut the key interest rate by three quarters of one percent down to three and a half percent.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Australian foreign minister Stephen Smith Monday stressed the enduring nature of the two countries’ alliance despite Australia’s decision to remove troops out of Iraq by mid-year. Smith said Australia’s troop and diplomatic commitment to Afghanistan will continue. VOA reports

Smith is the highest-level Australian official to visit Washington since Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's center-left government took power in November ending twelve-year conservative rule by John Howard, a close alliance and friend of President Bush. At a joint press appearance with Rice, the Australian foreign minister said the Canberra government will keep its campaign pledge to withdraw the 575-member Australian troop contingent from Iraq by the middle of the year. “We are sticking absolutley to the election commitment we took to Autralian people. But I don’t for one moment think that in any way that has any significance in terms of our long-standing, enduring alliance.” The talks alao dealt with other issues of mutual concern, including Iran’s nuclear program, with Rice tacitly admitting that the new draft U.N. sanctions resolution against Iran falls short of what the United States would have hoped for. VOA news, the State Department

Some 500 Afghan women have gathered in a rare demonstration in southern Kandahar province, demanding the release of a female American aid worker kidnapped on Saturday. The women called on the Kandahar religious council and government leaders to condemn the abduction of 49-year-old Cyd Mizell and her driver. They said Mizell has been teaching at the local high school and helping the women of Kandahar sell their embroidery.

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From the VOA news center in Washington. I am Frances Alonzo.

Gunmen killed a Kenyan opposition lawmaker in Nairobi today, setting off a new wave of ethnic violence that has plagued the country since the last month's disputed presidential election. President Mwai Kibaki condemned the killing of Mogabi Wa as a heinous crime and said it would be swiftly investigated. Both he and opposition leader appealed for calm. However, after killing, angry mobs took to the streets of the capital C slums. At least 4 people were killed in the violence and some of them hacked to death with machetes. Negotiators for president Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga are to meet today for talks aimed at ending the political crisis and violence.

President Mr. Bus has delivered his final state of the Union Address to congress and American people. He urged American public to support his Iraqi policies and called on lawmakers to take actions to boost the U.S. economy. VOA correspondent Paulo Wolson reports.

For the seventh and final time, George W. Bush walked to the podium of the U.S House of Representatives to deliver the annual state of Union Address. He did not reflect on the past, but did talk late about issues that shape his legacy. Starting with the war in Iraq, " Al-Aaeda is on the run in Iraq and this enemy will be defeated", he said. About half his speech dealt with a broad policy with heavy focus on the Middle East. Mr. Bush also spoke of his determination to protect American economy. On these and other matters, Mr. Bush said everyone should put politics aside. Two of democrats running for the part's presidential nominations, senator Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama were in the chamber for the president's speech. The official democratic response to the address was delivered by Kansas' governor K L."Conditions we face at home and abroad are results of choices made and challeges unmet", she said. She said the American people are not afaid to face difficult choices and have not more patience for divisive politics. Paulo Wolson, VOA news, The White House.

Residents in Florida were voting today in a key primary for US republic presidential hopefuls. Public opinion polls indicated a tie race between former Massachusetts govermer Mit Romney and Arizona senator John McCain. Among the democratic presidential hopefuls, Illinois senator Barack Obama won the endorsement Monday of Massachusetts's senator Edward Kennedy of the prominent political family that include the late president John F. Kennedy.

The US central bank today began a key two day policy meeting that many economists predict would result in another interest rate cut that helps boost the trouble economy and stop a sell-off in a global stock market. A week ago the Federal Reserve cut the key interest rate by big quarters of a percent down to 3.5 percent.

Secretary of State C Rice and Australia's foreign minister Steven Smith Moday stressed the enduring nature of the two countries' alliance despite Australia's decision to remove troops from Iraq by mid year. Smith said Australia's troops and diplomatic commitment to Afghnistan will continue. VOA's David Gullas reports.

Smith is the higest level Australian official to visit Washington since prime minster Ca W 's central left goverment took power in November, ending 12 years of conservative rule by John Haward, a close ally and a friend of president Bush. At a joint press appearace with Rice, the Australian foreign minister said the Canberra government will keep its campaign pledge to withdraw the 575 member Australian troop contingent from Iraq by the middle of the year. "We are sticking absolutely to the election commitment we took to Australian people. It's not doubtful one moment that I think in any way has any significance in terms of long standing enduring alliance", he said. Talks also dealt with other issues of mutual concerning including Iranian nuclear program with Rice tacitely admitting that the new draft of UN sanction resolution againt Iran falls short of what the United States would have hoped for. Devid Gullas, VOA news, the State Department.

Some 500 Afghan women were gathering in a rare demonstration in southern Kandahar province, demanding the release of a femal American aid worker kidnapped on Saturday. The women called on Kandahar region council and government leaders to condemn the abduction of a 49 year old S M and the driver. They said M has been teaching at a local high school in helping women in Kandahar sell their embroideries.

More details at voanews.com. I am Frances Alonzo, VOA news.

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From the VOA news center in Washington, I’m Frances Alonzo.

Gunmen killed a Kenyan opposition lawmaker in Nairobi today sending off a new way of ethnic violence that has plagued this country since last month’s disputed presidential election. President Mwai Kibaki condemned the killing of Mugabe * as a heinous crime and says it will be swiftly investigated. Both he and opposition leader appealed for calm. However, after the killing angry mobs took to the street of the capital’s Kibera slum. At least 4 people were killed in the violence. Some of them were hacked to death by machetes. Negotiators from President Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga are to meet today for talks aimed at ending the political crisis and the violence.

President Bush has delivered his final state of union address to congress and American people. He urged the American public to support his Iraqi Policy and called on lawmakers to take action to boost U.S. economy. VOA’s correspond, Paula Wolfsan reports. For the seventh and final time, George W. Bush walked to the podium of U.S. House of Representatives to deliver the annual state of the union address. He did not reflect on the past, but he did talk at length about the issues that will shape his legacy starting with a war in Iraq. “Al Qaeda is on the run in Iraq and this enemy will be defeated.” About half of the speech about foreign policy with a heavy focus on the Middle East, Mr. Bush also spoke of his determination to protect the American economy. On these and other matters, Mr. Bush says everyone should put politics aside. Two of the democrats winning for their party’s nomination, Senator Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama were in the chamber for the president speech. The official democratic response to the address was delivered by Kansas governor Kathleen Sebelius. “Conditions we face at home and aboard are results of choices made and challenges unmet.” She says the American people are not afraid to face difficult choices but have no more patience for divisive politics. Paula Wolfsan, VOA news, the White House.

Residents in Florida voting today in a key primary for U.S. republican presidential hopefuls. Public opinion polls indicate a tight race between former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney and Arizona Senator John McCain. Among the democratic hopefuls, Illinois Senator Barack Obama won the endorsement on Monday of Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy of the prominent political family that includes the late President John F. Kennedy.

The U.N. central bank today begins a key two-day policy meeting that many economists predict or result another interest rate cut to help boost the troubled economy in stop a sell-off in global stock markets. A week ago the Federal Reserve cut a key interest rate by 3/4 of percent down to 3.5 percent.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Australia’s foreign minister Steven Smith Monday stressed the enduring nature of the two country’s alliance despite Australia’s decision to move troops out Iraq by the Mid-year. Smith says Australia’s troops and diplomatic commitment to Afghanistan will continue. VOA’s David Gollust reports.

Smith is the highest level of Australian official to visit Washington since Prime Minister Kevin Rud center-left government took power in November ending 12 years of conservative rule by John Howard, a close ally and friend of President Bush.At a joint press appearance with Rice, the Australian Foreign Minister says the Canberra’s government will keep its campaign pledge to withdraw the 575-member Australian troop contention from Iraq by the middle of the year. “We are sticking absolutely to the election commitment we took to Australian people but I don’t for one moment think that any way has any significant symptom of our long standing enduring alliance.” The talks also dealt with other issues of mutual concerns including Iran’s nuclear programs with Rice tacitly admitting the new draft U.N. sanction resolution against Iran falls short of what United States would have hoped for. David Gollust VOA news, the State Department.

Some 500 Afghan women have gathered in the rare demonstration in Southern Kandahar province demanding the release of the female American aid worker kidnapped on Saturday. The women called on the Kandahar religious council and government leader to condemned the abduction of 49-year old Cyd Mizell and her driver. They say Mizell has been teaching at the local high school helping the women of Kandahar sell their embroideries.

More details at voanews.com. I’m Frances Alonzo, VOA news.

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From the VOA news center in Washington, I’m Frances Alonzo.

Gunmen killed a Kenyan opposition lawmaker in Nairobi today sending off a new way of ethnic violence that has plagued this country since last month’s disputed presidential election. President Mwai Kibaki condemned the killing of Mugabe * as a heinous crime and says it will be swiftly investigated. Both he and opposition leader appealed for calm. However, after the killing angry mobs took to the street of the capital’s Kibera slum. At least 4 people were killed in the violence. Some of them were hacked to death by machetes. Negotiators from President Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga are to meet today for talks aimed at ending the political crisis and the violence.

President Bush has delivered his final state of union address to congress and American people. He urged the American public to support his Iraqi Policy and called on lawmakers to take action to boost U.S. economy. VOA’s correspond, Paula Wolfsan reports. For the seventh and final time, George W. Bush walked to the podium of U.S. House of Representatives to deliver the annual state of the union address. He did not reflect on the past, but he did talk at length about the issues that will shape his legacy starting with a war in Iraq. “Al Qaeda is on the run in Iraq and this enemy will be defeated.” About half of the speech about foreign policy with a heavy focus on the Middle East, Mr. Bush also spoke of his determination to protect the American economy. On these and other matters, Mr. Bush says everyone should put politics aside. Two of the democrats winning for their party’s nomination, Senator Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama were in the chamber for the president speech. The official democratic response to the address was delivered by Kansas governor Kathleen Sebelius. “Conditions we face at home and aboard are results of choices made and challenges unmet.” She says the American people are not afraid to face difficult choices but have no more patience for divisive politics. Paula Wolfsan, VOA news, the White House.

Residents in Florida voting today in a key primary for U.S. republican presidential hopefuls. Public opinion polls indicate a tight race between former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney and Arizona Senator John McCain. Among the democratic hopefuls, Illinois Senator Barack Obama won the endorsement on Monday of Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy of the prominent political family that includes the late President John F. Kennedy.

The U.N. central bank today begins a key two-day policy meeting that many economists predict or result another interest rate cut to help boost the troubled economy in stop a sell-off in global stock markets. A week ago the Federal Reserve cut a key interest rate by 3/4 of percent down to 3.5 percent.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Australia’s foreign minister Steven Smith Monday stressed the enduring nature of the two country’s alliance despite Australia’s decision to move troops out Iraq by the Mid-year. Smith says Australia’s troops and diplomatic commitment to Afghanistan will continue. VOA’s David Gollust reports.

Smith is the highest level of Australian official to visit Washington since Prime Minister Kevin Rud center-left government took power in November ending 12 years of conservative rule by John Howard, a close ally and friend of President Bush.At a joint press appearance with Rice, the Australian Foreign Minister says the Canberra’s government will keep its campaign pledge to withdraw the 575-member Australian troop contention from Iraq by the middle of the year. “We are sticking absolutely to the election commitment we took to Australian people but I don’t for one moment think that any way has any significant symptom of our long standing enduring alliance.” The talks also dealt with other issues of mutual concerns including Iran’s nuclear programs with Rice tacitly admitting the new draft U.N. sanction resolution against Iran falls short of what United States would have hoped for. David Gollust VOA news, the State Department.

Some 500 Afghan women have gathered in the rare demonstration in Southern Kandahar province demanding the release of the female American aid worker kidnapped on Saturday. The women called on the Kandahar religious council and government leader to condemned the abduction of 49-year old Cyd Mizell and her driver. They say Mizell has been teaching at the local high school helping the women of Kandahar sell their embroideries.

More details at voanews.com. I’m Frances Alonzo, VOA news.

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From the VOA News Center in Washington, I'm Frances Alonzo.

Gunmen killed eight Kenyan opposition law makers in Nairobi today, sending of a new way of ethnic violence that is played the country since last month's disputed presidential election. President Mwai Kibaki came down the killing at Moogabiwaly as the handing crime in setter would be sliply investigated. Vohe and opposition leaders appeal for court. However, after the killing angry mops dip to the street of the capital Kaberalson, at least four people were killed in the violent some even hacked down the mid shaddies. Negotiators for President Kibaki and opposition leader Widelar Odinga are to meet today for talks aimed at ending the political crisis and the violence.

President Bush has delivered his final state of Union address to the Congress and the American people. He urged the American public to support his rock policies and called on law maker to take action to boost the US economy. VOA correspondent, Polo Woodson reports.

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The US central bank today begins a key two day policy meeting that many economies predict a result and another interest rate cut to help boost the troubled economy and stop a salog in global stock market. A week ago the federal reserve cut the key interest rate by three quarters of a percent. down to 3.5 percent.
Secretary of state Kondoleeza Rice and Austraia's foreign minister Steven Smith Monday stressed the enduring nature of the two countries alliance dispite Australia's decision to have moved troops from Iraq by mid year. Smith said Australia's troop and diplomatic commitment to Afghanistan will continue. VOA's David Galus reports.
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Some 500 Afghan women have gathered in the road demonstration in southern Kandaha province. demanding the release of a female American aid worker kisnapped on Saturday. The women called on the Kandaha religious council and government leaders to condemn the abduction of 49 year old Sidmerzelina driver. They said Merzil has been teaching at a local high school and helping woman of Kandaha south in Boidrates.
More details at voanews.com. I am Fransis Alenzil. VOA news. 0:18

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From the VOA News Center in Washington, I'm Frances Alonzo.

Gunmen killed a Kenyan opposition lawmaker in Nairobi today sending off a new wave of ethnic violence that has plagued the country since last month's disputed presidential election. President Mwai Kibaki condemned the killing of Mugabe Were as a heinous crime and said it woulb be swiftly investigated. Both he and opposition leaders appealed for calm. However, after the killing, angry mobs took to the streets of the capital's Kibera slum. At least 4 people were killed in the violence, several of them hacked to death with machetes. Negotiators for President Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga are to meet today for talks aimed at ending the political crisis and the violence.

President Bush has delivered his final State of the Union Address to Congress and the American people. He urged the American public to support his Iraq policies and called on lawmakers to take actions to boost the US economy. VOA Correspondent Paula Wolfson reports.

For the seventh and final time, George W. Bush walked to the podium of the US House of Representatives to deliver the annual State of the Union Address. He did not reflect on the past, but he did talk at length about the issues that will shape his legacy, starting with the war in Iraq. "Al-Qaeda is on the run in Iraq and this enemy will be defeated. " About half of the speech dealt with abroad policy with a heavy focus on the Middle East. Mr. Bush also spoke of his determination to protect the American economy. On this and other matters, Mr. Bush said everyone should put politics aside. Two of the Democrats running for their party's presidential nomination Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama were in the chamber for the president's speech. The official Democratic response to the address was delivered by Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius. "Conditions we face at home and abroad are results of choices made and challenges unmet. " She said the American people are not afraid to face difficult choices, but have no more patience for divisive politics. Paula Wolfson, VOA News, the White House.

Residents in Florida are voting today in a key primary for US Republican presidential hopefuls. Public opinion polls indicate a tight race between former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and Arizona Senator John McCain. Among the Democratic presidential hopefuls, Illinois Senator Barack Obama won the endorsement on Monday of Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy of the prominent political family that included the late president John F. Kennedy.

The US Central Bank today begins a key 2-day policy meeting that many economies predict will result in another interest rate cut to help boost the troubled economy and stop a sell-off in global stock markets. A week ago, the Federal Reserve cut the key interest rate by 3 quarters of 1% down to 3. 5%.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Australia's Foreign Minister Stephen Smith Monday stress the enduring nature of the two countries' alliance despite Australia's decision to remove troops from Iraq by mid-year. Smith said Australia's troop and diplomatic commitment to Afghanistan will continue. VOA's David Gollust reports.

Smith is the highest-level Australian official to visit Washington since Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's center-left government took power in November, ending 12 years of Conservative rule by John Howard, a close ally and friend of President Bush. At a joint press appearance with Rice, the Australian Foreign Minister said the Canberra government will keep its campaign pledge to withdraw the 575-member Australian troop contingent from Iraq by the middle of the year. "We are sticking absolutely to the election commitment that we took to the Australian people. But I don't for one moment think that in any way it has any significance in terms of our long-standing enduring alliance. " The talk also dealt with other issues of major world concerns including Iran's nuclear program, with Rice tacitly admitting that the new draft UN sanctions resolution against Iran falls short of what the United States would have hoped for. David Gollust, VOA News, the State Department.

Some 500 Afghan women have gathered in a rare demonstration in southern Kandahar province, demanding the release of a female American aid worker kidnapped on Saturday. The women called on the Kandahar religious council and government leaders to condemn the abduction of 49-year-old Cyd Mizell and her driver. They said Mizell has been teaching at the local high school and helping women of Kandahar sell their embroideries.

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