Bush, European Leaders Remain Divided

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Bush, European Leaders Remain Divided
Fri Jun 11, 6:49 AM ET
By JOHN LEICESTER, Associated Press Writer

FROM: http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=544&ncid=693&e=4&u=/ap/20040611/ap_on_go_pr_wh/summit
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Ostensibly, President Bush (news - web sites) got what he wanted: a photogenic gathering of world leaders on his turf that, by making him look the statesman, could help his tough battle for re-election this November. But the harmony on display at the Group of Eight summit only covered so many cracks.

On the future of Iraq (news - web sites) and other vital issues, Bush and European leaders are still far apart.

With Bush facing charges from John Kerry (news - web sites), his Democratic presidential challenger, that he has alienated traditional American allies, the White House worked hard to project an image of success, bolstered by the recent U.N. Security Council vote on Iraq.

An army of police and troops kept the few protesters far from the plush resort on Sea Island where Bush gathered the leaders together, whisking some of them around on electric cars before whirring cameras.

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