Wider agreement needed in Middle East, says Bush

US President George Bush today insisted that any Mideast ceasefire be accompanied by a wider agreement.

Mon, 31 Jul, 2006 - 16:48

US President George Bush today insisted that any Mideast ceasefire be accompanied by a wider agreement.

“We want there to be a long-lasting peace, one that is sustainable,” he said as Israel cut short a halt in bombing and launched new strikes in southern Lebanon.

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