Moderates and independents remain the core of McCain's support, but after a first flush of enthusiasm immediately following the New Hampshire primary, these voters now seem less likely to participate in Saturday's primary than a week ago.

CNN: Poll: Bush holds slight lead over McCain in South Carolina

The Security Council today called for more rapid and pointed efforts to build peace in the period immediately after strife-torn countries emerged from armed conflict, following a day-long open debate in which more than 40 speakers delivered statements.

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