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Kevin Rudd

Kevin Michael Rudd (born 21 September 1957) is an Australian politician who was the 26th Prime Minister of Australia from 2007 to 2010. He also served as the Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2010 to 2012. A member of the Australian Labor Party, Rudd has served in the House of Representatives since the 1998 federal election, representing Griffith, Queensland.

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Ruling party ousts Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and elects Australia's first female leader

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Ruling party ousts Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and elects Australia's first female leader.

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