Will they be able to put their differences aside to back an interim unity government made up of independent politicians tasked with preparing for new elections?

BBC: Palestinian hope and caution over Hamas-Fatah deal

But as I said the other night at my press conference, I'm a big believer in the idea of persistence -- the idea that when the American people put their mind to something and keep at it, without giving up, without turning back, no obstacle can stand in our way, and no dream is beyond our reach.

WHITEHOUSE: Online Town Hall

The family then caught the same aircraft back to Cardiff, arriving at around 1645 BST on Sunday and were put up by their holiday company in a nearby hotel.

BBC: Tourists' flight to wrong country

The political leadership of the southern Sudan People's Liberation Movement are due to meet next week to decide whether to back Omar al-Bashir for the presidency in April 2010, or to put up their own candidates in conjunction with a range of northern political parties.

BBC: Critical year ahead for Sudan amid fears of war

Additionally, gold is being held back by some market worries that countries such as Greece and Portugal may have to put up some of their gold reserves as security in order to gain additional loans, Gero said.

FORBES: Gold Strong In Euro Terms But Faces Offsetting Factors Against Dollar