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January 11, 2009 Sunday
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MOGADISHU (Somalia) - THE body of a Somali pirate who drowned just after receiving a huge ransom washed onshore with US$153,000 (S$227,000) in cash, a resident said on Sunday, as the spokesman for another group of pirates promised to soon free a Ukrainian arms ship.

 
Bush plans to write a memoir

WASHINGTON - PRESIDENT George W. Bush revealed on Sunday that he plans to write a book after leaving office later this month, but admitted he's not yet sure what it will be about.

Bailout needs overhaul: Obama

WASHINGTON - US PRESIDENT-elect Barack Obama urged a revamping of the government's US$700 billion (S$1 trillion) financial bailout, saying in an interview broadcast on Sunday it had to increase the flow of credit to families and businesses.

No delay on Mideast: Obama

WASHINGTON - MR BARACK Obama will begin the search for Middle East peace immediately on becoming president and the Gaza conflict only underscored his determination to become involved early, he said in remarks broadcast on Sunday.

   
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