Saddam gun may become centerpiece of George W Bush library

August 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The funeral of US Senator Edward Kennedy is expected see five living American presidents in attendance.Barack Obama, and his predecessors George W Bush, Bill Clinton, George HW Bush and Jimmy Carter, will be present at the event on Saturday, Sky News reports. The brother of assassinated president John F Kennedy died from a cancerous brain tumour on Tuesday.

August 3rd, 2009 Mrs. Obama agrees to chair first ladies' libraryWASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama is becoming an honorary chairwoman of the National First Ladies' Library. She joins her predecessors, all of whom are serving as honorary chairwomen of the institution dedicated to the history of America's first ladies and their contributions to society.

July 8th, 2009 Presidential records a time capsule of Bush yearsLEWISVILLE, Texas — Spread upon a table are a sampling of gifts to former President George W. Bush: a purse made of vines from the Thai queen, a Texas Rangers jersey autographed by pitcher Nolan Ryan and a framed mosaic of St.

July 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's interrogations by the FBI, after his capture in December 2003, have been released in form of transcripts, revealing some of the last thoughts of the Iraqi dictator. During 20 formal interviews and at least five "casual conversations" over a four-month period from February to May 2004, Saddam said he had made a mistake in destroying Baghdad's stockpile of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) without independent verification from UN inspectors, the Independent reports.

July 2nd, 2009 FBI notes: Saddam feared Iran more than US attackWASHINGTON — The farm where Saddam Hussein hid from U.S. forces before he was captured in December 2003 was familiar ground for the Iraqi dictator: It was the same place, he told an FBI agent, where he sought refuge 44 years earlier after taking part in a failed attempt to kill Iraq's president.

June 25th, 2009 NEW YORK - A secret FBI file has revealed that former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein had feared an Iranian attack on his country, more than a US one. The secret file claims that Saddam had bluffed about his country's 'Weapons of Mass Destruction' fearing an Iranian assault.

June 13th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Former US President George H.W. Bush took a 3200-meter high leap into the sky to celebrate his 85th birthday - and swore to repeat the jump when he turns 90.

June 12th, 2009 At 85, ex-president Bush skydives over Maine coastKENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — Former President George H.W. Bush has celebrated his 85th birthday by skydiving over the coast of Maine.

May 29th, 2009 Bush misses seeing G.I.'s, White House foodBENTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Flying on Air Force One, eating meals prepared by the White House kitchen staff and drawing inspiration from his encounters with U.S.

May 29th, 2009 LONDON - Former US President George W Bush misses flying on Air Force One, eating meals prepared by the White House kitchen staff and drawing inspiration from his encounters with US military personnel. The often-tearful meetings with relatives of fallen soldiers were "in some ways...

May 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has achieved a lot in 100 days but his predecessor is not sitting idle either. Former president George W.

April 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former First Daughter Barbara Bush has no plans of getting married anytime soon, according to sources. Earlier, rumors were abuzz that the Bush twin, 27, is going to marry her boyfriend Jaly Blount this summer.

April 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama is ordering the release of nearly 250,000 pages of records from the Reagan White House years that were kept away from the public eye during a lengthy review by former President George W. Bush. The Reagan documents, which include presidential briefing papers, speechwriting research materials and declassified foreign policy records, are expected to be released on Monday.

January 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President George W. Bush Monday reiterated his call for a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza, insisting that Hamas stopping rocket attacks against Israel is a must.

January 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President George W. Bush will host former presidents and his successor, Barack Obama, at the White House for a private meeting during lunch Wednesday, the White House said.