WASHINGTON - US PRESIDENT George W. Bush will deliver a televised farewell address to Americans on Thursday night, the White House said on Monday.

Mr Bush, who leaves office on Jan 20 when Mr Barack Obama is sworn in, will give a 10-15 minute speech to an audience at the White House, his press secretary, Ms Dana Perino, said. It will be Mr Bush's last scheduled public event before he steps down. -- REUTERS