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Obama to meet Bush, tour new home

Obama to meet Bush, tour new homeWashington - President-elect Barack Obama was on Monday to meet with the man whose role he will fill in January, as he and wife Michelle come to the White House for talks with President George W Bush and First Lady Laura Bush.

Bush was a much-reviled figure on the campaign trail, as Obama attacked the unpopular president's handling of the economy and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan while accusing Republican rival John McCain of seeking to continue those policies.

Pakistanis will rely on Obama''s Muslim legacy, says media expert

Obama invades traditionally Republican VirginiaKarachi, Nov. 10 : Most Pakistanis living in the country’s commercial capital Karachi appear to be happy over the election of Barack Hussein Obama as the 44th President of the United States, claims a report.

Obamas dine at favourite Italian restaurant after prez poll victory

Chicago, Nov. 10 : US President –elect Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle had their first "date" since his victory on Saturday at their favorite eatery, Spiaggia located on Chicago''s Magnificent Mile.

The beaming Obamas enjoyed dinner in the pricey, four-star restaurant''s main room, surrounded by gaping customers - and a large Secret Service contingent.

The New York Post quoted Spiaggia dining-room manager Ian Louisignau, as saying "We don''t give out that information", when asked what the future First Couple ate.

But he did say the Obamas, who opted not to be seated in one of the restaurant''s private dining rooms, had "a good time" celebrating the Illinois senator''s victory.

Washington’s Post ombudsman points to paper’s tilt towards Obama

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Obama’s team to reverse 200 decisions taken by Bush

US President George W BushWashington, Nov 10 : President-elect Barack Obama team has compiled a list of about 200 Bush Administration actions and executive orders that could be swiftly undone to reverse White House policies on climate change, stem cell research, reproductive rights and other issues.

Farrakhan terms Obama’s victory ‘divine’

Farrakhan terms Obama’s victory ‘divine’In his address to more than 1,000 followers, Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan said Americans can expect a "new beginning" when Barack Obama officially takes over the White House.

The 90-minute address - called "America's New Beginning: President-elect Barack Obama" - was delivered on Sunday at Mosque Maryam, on Chicago city's South Side.

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