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Obama to discuss trade, drug war with Calderon

 
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Barack Obama will discuss the drug war and trade issues with Mexican President Felipe Calderon on Monday, in Obama's first meeting with a foreign leader since his November election. (link)

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