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Before NATO Summit, Protestors rally, march in Chicago

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Suicide Bombing Hits Troubled Afghan Province

Nine people reported dead, at least four injured in Khost attack, which comes as NATO leaders prepare to discuss situation in Afghanistan More

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Republican presidential candidate Romney speaks in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, May 18, 2012.

Tight, Negative US Presidential Campaign Expected: Analysts

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President Barack Obama participates in a roundtable discussion with local small business owners at Taylor Gourmet in the U Street neighborhood in Washington, May 16, 2012.

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President Barack Obama speaks in the Rose Garden at the White House, May 12, 2012.

Obama and Romney Locked in Tight Race

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President Barack Obama joins African leaders, aid organizations to address African hunger, poverty, Washington, May 18, 2012.

Obama Announces Food Initiative for Africa

Private companies from around globe pledge more than $3 billion toward effort as G8 leaders gather for annual economic summit at Camp David More

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Before NATO Summit, Protestors rally, march in Chicago

Video Before NATO Summit, Protestors Rally, March in Chicago

What began as an organized, permitted rally ended as disorganized, unpermitted march by Occupy Wall Street protestors through financial district More

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Video Before NATO Summit, Protestors rally, march in Chicago

Though the NATO Summit starts May 20th, protestors are already filling the streets of the host city, Chicago. VOA’s Kane Farabaugh has more on what was originally supposed to be the opening day protest rally of the G8 meeting in the city.