The White House argues that Mr Obama was not on the ballot last week and there is therefore no need to fret.

白宫声称，奥巴马上周并未参加投票，因此不必烦恼。

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Mr Brown was the only white on the ballot.

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Vatican staff have been preparing the Sistine Chapel, where the conclave will take place, installing the two stoves that will produce white smoke from burnt ballot papers when a new pope is elected.

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If the ballot has elected a new Roman Pontiff, white smoke rises.

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