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G8 LEADERS AT MORNING SESSION IN SCOTLAND
U.S. President George W. Bush (R) shares a light moment with Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa during the morning session of the G8 Summit Friday, July 8, 2005, at Gleneagles Hotel in Auchterarder, Scotland. At left is British Prime Minister Tony Blair. (UPI Photo/Eric Draper/White House)

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U.N. panel visits Sudan polling centers
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“ We know that organizing voter registration has not been easy, given the country's size and the scale of the process, but we remain confident that it can be completed successfully, ”
Voter registration starts in Sudan
United Press International
“ We hope that all Southern Sudanese, wherever they live, will be able to turn out in peace and register for the referendum. We know that organizing voter registration has not been easy, given the country's size and the scale of the process, but we remain confident that it can be completed successfully, ”
Violence feared ahead of Sudanese vote
United Press International
“ We are here to witness the voting taking place and, looking at all the arrangements, I hope the people of Southern Sudan can express their will in a free and transparent manner and for a successful conclusion and peaceful acceptance of the results, ”
U.N. panel visits Sudan polling centers
United Press International
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