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Presidential candidate meets US troops and local leaders as he begins global tour.
Obama arrives in Jordan
US Democratic presidential candidate to meet Jordan’s King Abdullah for talks.
![Obama met senior US military commanders in Iraq on Monday [AFP]](/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/200872213141959987_5.jpeg?resize=270%2C180)
22 Jul 2008
Source : Al Jazeera, News Agencies
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