Major rifts within the opposition have been cited as the biggest factor likely to thwart efforts by their leader Anwar Ibrahim to win control of government at the next election,due by 2013, although some analysts say a poll could be held as early as next year.

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Morrell also announced Secretary Gates will make his second visit to China as defense secretary early next year.

VOA: standard.2009.10.27

She returns to Singapore Friday to join up with President Barack Obama for the APEC summit early next week and Mr.Obama's first visit as President to China.

VOA: standard.2009.11.12

He said the United States will "stand with Iraq's people and government as a close friend and partner,as Iraqis prepare for elections early next year, continue to take responsibility for their future, and build greater peace and opportunity."

VOA: standard.2009.10.26