U.S. Open to talks with Iran and Syria.

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Talking with the "Axis of Evil"??? What's next Cuban cigars and salsa music at the White House?? Has Laura grown fond of Persion Rugs?? Oh, the horror!!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/6141978.stm

The White House has indicated it will consider talking to Iran and Syria about the future of Iraq. Chief-of-staff Josh Bolten told the ABC network that President George W Bush would look at all the options when he meets a panel of advisers on Monday.

The Iraq Study Group panel, due to give its recommendations by the end of the year, is believed to favour renewing contacts with Tehran and Damascus. Senior Democrats have urged preparation for a phased pullout of US troops.

Iraq was a key factor in the Republican defeat in mid-term polls and US defence chief Donald Rumsfeld's resignation.

Speaking on ABC's This Week programme, Mr Bolten - who as White House chief-of-staff is Mr Bush's closest aide - said "a fresh approach" was clearly needed on Iraq. President George W Bush with White House chief-of-staff Josh Bolten
Josh Bolten said a fresh approach was needed in Iraq

Asked if he favoured the idea of including Iraq's neighbours, Iran and Syria, in discussions, Mr Bolten said all options would be considered.

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1. The tennis tournament

will now have a hajib court and be outsourced to iran with finals in syria; its a plan!