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UN Security Council urges Iraqis to form new government
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China installs largest optical telescope in Antarctica
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World Bank’s board approves Zoellick as next president
By Xinhua
Washington : Robert B. Zoellick, U.S. President Bush's nominee for president of the World Bank, won the unanimous approval of the World Bank's board to succeed Paul Wolfowitz, who was forced to resign under a favoritism scandal.
   The board said in a brief statement that Zoellick brings "strong leadership and managerial qualities as well as a proven track record in international affairs and the drive required to enhance the credibility and effectiveness of the bank."
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Hillary backs troop-exit plans
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As world faces hunger, G8 leaders feast in Japan
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Tibetan government-in-exile justifies protests against Olympic torch
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Ukraine Rails against NATO, US
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Albanian parliament elects new president
By Xinhua
Tirana : The Albanian parliament has elected Bamir Topi to be the country's new president, local media reported.
Bamir Topi, the deputy leader of the ruling Democratic coalition, was elected as the president Friday night after he won 85 votes, while his rival got 55 votes.
A candidate needs at least 84 votes, or three-fifths of the 140-seat parliament, to secure the post of the presidency, which has powers over the country's judiciary and armed forces.