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Full Text (298 words)Clinton has lost most of her polling lead over Obama.
As 24 states prepare to hold primaries or caucuses Tuesday, the candidates are crisscrossing the country to campaign. McCain has surged ahead in Republican polls, and a big win could seal his nomination. The close Democratic race is likely to remain up in the air. California first lady Maria Shriver endorsed Obama.
New political groups have sprung up in the primaries to wage independent campaigns for candidates they endorse.
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Chadian troops fought with rebels besieging the presidential palace as clashes raged in the east near the Darfur border.
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Egypt sealed the last breach in the Gaza border, restoring a tight blockade after Palestinians crossed freely for 12 days.
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The EU sharply criticized Turkmenistan, Iran and Turkey for cutting off gas exports, saying they are undermining Europe's energy security.
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Earthquakes shook Rwanda and Congo, killing at least 39 people and injuring hundreds.
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Kenya's opposition leader called for international peacekeepers to help restore calm.
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Pakistan's economy is weakening amid strife in the country ahead of a Feb. 18 vote.
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Bhutto's party plans to begin a vigorous campaign when a 40-day mourning period for the slain leader ends this week.
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Serbia's pro-Western president won a close election days before an expected declaration of independence by Kosovo.
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Iraq will allow thousands of Hussein-era officials to return to their jobs, a move the White House sees as vital to stability.
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The U.S. military said it accidentally killed nine Iraqi civilians in an operation targeting al Qaeda south of Baghdad.
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Israeli forces fired across the Lebanon border, killing one.
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France's Sarkozy married former model Carla Bruni.
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The New York Giants upset the undefeated New England Patriots to win the Super Bowl.
