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World Update April 11, 2008, 13:15

Bush stuck in Iraq quagmire

George Bush officially announced on Thursday that American troops will stay in Iraq beyond a date foreshadowed for a partial withdrawl. It follows a recommendation from top U.S. commander, General David Petraeus.