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Obama, McCain Dash for Votes in Final Push Democratic presidential candidate continues to hold lead over Republican rival, as they race through key states Bush: National Election Example to the World US president encouraging all Americans to vote in national elections Tuesday and prove to world that self-government can endure Africans Watch US Elections With Great Interest   Among those following presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama favored by far to defeat Republican John McCain in Tuesday's vote British PM Urges Oil Rich Gulf States to Stabilize World Economy Gordon Brown left London Saturday for four-day tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates US Forces Kill 19 Militants in Eastern Afghanistan Raids   Military says troops conducting several raids targeting al-Qaida, Taliban and Haqqani militant networks Gates Calls for More Coherent Afghan Strategy   US secretary of defense believes General David Petraeus can help provide such approach Zambia Opposition Leader Sata's Lead Narrows as Vote Count Continues   Elections were called following death in August of late President Levy Mwanawasa from stroke Thousands of Congolese Refugees Flee to Uganda, Rwanda   Rebel forces loyal to renegade leader Laurent Nkundu have made serious inroads into territory previously held by army of President Joseph Kabila around eastern town of Goma US Congress Hears Views on Domestic Impacts of Recession   Lawmakers hear pros and cons of new economic stimulus package for US economy Energy Experts Question Rhetoric of Both Candidates in Presidential Election Experts see promise in some proposals set forth by campaigns, but are less enthused about slogans E-mail: Forward this E-mail Click here to unsubscribe from the VOA Daily World News Summary2 If you have questions about this E-mail newsletter send an e-mail to: voanews@voanews.com