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December 26, 2008 Friday
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WASHINGTON - PRESIDENT-ELECT Barack Obama will inherit two wars and the worst economic conditions in three generations when he takes the oath of office on Jan 20. Ironically, that challenge might be a blessing for Mr Obama - unemployment is so high and consumer confidence so low that even modest improvements will let him claim progress.

Mr Obama also brings extraordinary assets to the task.

 
Gaza braces for Israeli offensive

JERUSALEM - THE spectre of a military invasion loomed large over Gaza on Friday as militants fired another volley of rockets despite Israeli warnings that failure to stop the attacks would lead to bloodshed.

Guinea junta woos critics

CONAKRY - GUINEA paid its final respects on Friday to late dictator Lansana Conte as the military junta that seized control in the wake of his death planned a charm offensive to gain international legitimacy.

Beheaded for raping man

RIYADH - TWO Saudis were beheaded by the sword in Saudi Arabia on Friday after being convicted of raping a man, the interior ministry said.

   
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