Emotional Bush Defends Us Standing, Lashes Out At Europe

Washington  - With only eight days left in office, US President George W Bush Monday delivered an emotional defence of the country's moral standing in the world, lashing out at Europe for its constant criticism and at countries that have refused to take detainees from Guantanamo military prison.

Bush, who is ending eight years in office with one of the lowest popularity ratings ever, stood before the White House press corps for what was billed as his last press conference, bridling under pointed questions about his shortcomings.