[yellowhammer]

"He didn't literally mean states within the U.S., but was referring to nations as "states.""

You need to look at this:
Bin Laden to states: Don't vote for Bush -Speech mistranslated by most media as threat against foreign countries

[NYC GOP Chick]

Yes, even according to reputable media outlets, it does seem that yet another foreign leader has endorsed Kerry. I stand corrected.