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President Bush shakes hands with Iraqi President Jalal Talabani in Baghdad Sunday. BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) — President Bush made an unannounced visit Sunday to Baghdad, Iraq, where he was to meet with Iraqi leaders and address U.S. troops. Bush landed at Baghdad International Airport and then was taken by helicopter to the Green Zone, where he shook [...] (link)

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