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The race for the White House has begun - but only Obama is running it

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In today's international papers - the anniversary of the start of the Bosnian war, how much better organised Obama is than the Republicans, and the daftest requests Brits abroad make of the Foreign Office.

IN THE PAPERS
By Elena CASAS

The Guardian reports from Sarajevo - saying old scars haven't healed.

They also say Obama has a massive lead on his Republican rivals in grassroots campaigning - but the New York Times thinks we shouldn't write Romney off yet.

And they look at the daftest things Brits abroad call the Foreign Office to ask.

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