Bush makes surprise farewell visit to Iraq

US President George Bush today made a farewell visit to Iraq just 37 days before he hands over to a successor who has pledged to end the war.

Bush makes surprise farewell visit to Iraq

US President George Bush today made a farewell visit to Iraq just 37 days before he hands over to a successor who has pledged to end the war.

Air Force One, Mr Bush’s distinctive powder blue-and-white jetliner, landed at Baghdad International Airport in the afternoon local time, after a secretive Saturday night departure from Washington and an 11-hour flight.

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