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| US President George Bush is meeting Prime Minister Gordon Brown for formal talks at Downing Street, on the second day of his two-day visit to the UK. | US President George Bush is meeting Prime Minister Gordon Brown for formal talks at Downing Street, on the second day of his two-day visit to the UK. |
| The two are set to focus on Afghanistan and Iraq, oil and food prices. They are due to hold a press conference after the talks at about 1055 BST. | The two are set to focus on Afghanistan and Iraq, oil and food prices. They are due to hold a press conference after the talks at about 1055 BST. |
| President Bush arrived at No 10 after breakfast talks with ex-prime minister Tony Blair, now a Middle East envoy. | President Bush arrived at No 10 after breakfast talks with ex-prime minister Tony Blair, now a Middle East envoy. |
| The trip is part of Mr Bush's final European tour before he leaves office. | The trip is part of Mr Bush's final European tour before he leaves office. |
| Iran's nuclear ambitions | Iran's nuclear ambitions |
| President Bush and Mr Brown are expected to discuss what action can be taken on the global economy, including rising fuel and food prices and the credit crunch. | President Bush and Mr Brown are expected to discuss what action can be taken on the global economy, including rising fuel and food prices and the credit crunch. |
| Mr Brown, who became prime minister a year ago, and President Bush, who leaves office in six months' time, are also expected to discuss Iran's nuclear ambitions and future strategy in Iraq and Afghanistan. | Mr Brown, who became prime minister a year ago, and President Bush, who leaves office in six months' time, are also expected to discuss Iran's nuclear ambitions and future strategy in Iraq and Afghanistan. |
| I have absolutely no problem how Gordon Brown is managing the Iraqi effort President Bush | I have absolutely no problem how Gordon Brown is managing the Iraqi effort President Bush |
| UK Defence Secretary Des Browne will make a Commons statement about British troops numbers in Afghanistan at 1530 BST, amid speculation that extra specialist personnel are to be deployed there. | UK Defence Secretary Des Browne will make a Commons statement about British troops numbers in Afghanistan at 1530 BST, amid speculation that extra specialist personnel are to be deployed there. |
| After the press conference in Downing Street, Mr Bush and Mr Brown will travel to Stormont, Belfast, for talks with Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson and his deputy, Martin McGuinness. | After the press conference in Downing Street, Mr Bush and Mr Brown will travel to Stormont, Belfast, for talks with Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson and his deputy, Martin McGuinness. |
| On Sunday Mr Bush and his wife, Laura, dined with Mr Brown and his wife, Sarah, at Downing Street, alongside about 20 guests, including three leading British historians. | On Sunday Mr Bush and his wife, Laura, dined with Mr Brown and his wife, Sarah, at Downing Street, alongside about 20 guests, including three leading British historians. |
| Social dinner | Social dinner |
| HAVE YOUR SAYHistory will remember Bush for what he is - The worst president in American History! His visit to the EU is merely a last ditch effort, coordinated by Cheney and Rove, to try to salvage what is left of his term. Anon, USASend us your comments | |
| Earlier, Mr Bush told Sky News he was sorry "innocent civilians" had died in Iraq, but said that he was still certain the invasion was the right thing to do. | Earlier, Mr Bush told Sky News he was sorry "innocent civilians" had died in Iraq, but said that he was still certain the invasion was the right thing to do. |
| He also downplayed suggestions of disagreement between Britain and the US on Iraq - although he appeared to hint that the two had not always communicated as they should have done on the issue of troop numbers. | He also downplayed suggestions of disagreement between Britain and the US on Iraq - although he appeared to hint that the two had not always communicated as they should have done on the issue of troop numbers. |
| The "worst thing" allies can do is not communicate about plans and desires, he said, before adding: "I have absolutely no problem how Gordon Brown is managing the Iraqi effort." | The "worst thing" allies can do is not communicate about plans and desires, he said, before adding: "I have absolutely no problem how Gordon Brown is managing the Iraqi effort." |
| The president's arrival in London was met by several hundred protesters who gathered in Parliament Square. There were a number of scuffles as police officers tried to prevent a march to Downing Street. | The president's arrival in London was met by several hundred protesters who gathered in Parliament Square. There were a number of scuffles as police officers tried to prevent a march to Downing Street. |
| The police said at least 10 officers received minor injuries and 25 people were arrested - three people have since been charged. | The police said at least 10 officers received minor injuries and 25 people were arrested - three people have since been charged. |
| On Sunday Mr Bush and his wife Laura also had a 45-minute tea meeting with the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, billed by Buckingham Palace as a "private and informal" visit between "old friends". | On Sunday Mr Bush and his wife Laura also had a 45-minute tea meeting with the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, billed by Buckingham Palace as a "private and informal" visit between "old friends". |
| Protesters clashed with police in Whitehall | Protesters clashed with police in Whitehall |