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Last Updated: Friday, 28 December 2007, 13:27 GMT
Republican Sen John McCain in Iowa
US election focus turns overseas
US presidential hopefuls stress their foreign policy credentials as news of Benazir Bhutto's killing dominates campaigns.
2008: Main contenders
Quick guide: US elections
Q&A: US election

Colombian police frisk motorcyclists at the airport in Villavicencio where the release operation is to be centred Colombian hostage release nears
Preparations are under way in Colombia as diplomats say rebels could be ready to free three hostages on Friday.
Map Couple 'admits' US family murders
A US couple admits to killing six members of the same family near the city of Seattle, police say.

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