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Iraqi voters face ‘decisive moment’ in elections Israeli troops use tear gas, rubber bullets to counter protests in West Bank Shelter deteriorates for thousands in Haiti as heavy rains continue Sugar workers in Nicaragua...

Strong aftershock hits Chile as troops deploy to damaged areas Students and teachers protest cuts in education in national day of action CEO of Citi faces government panel after billions of taxpayer bailout New...

Washington DC grants same sex couples marriage licenses Legislation to repeal ban on gays in military introduced to Senate Obama urges lawmakers to ‘finish the job’ on health care reform New York plans to...

Chilean president orders more troops as survivors of earthquake vie for limited food and water Dozens dead as mudslides bury village in eastern Uganda Israel postpones demolition of East Jerusalem homes Supreme Court hears...

Earthquake that hits Chile ‘unparalleled,’ recovery ongoing Aftershocks complicate relief efforts in Chile Obama announces plan to confront rising high school drop out rates North Carolina policy on undocumented students points to need for...

Labor unions in Guatemala charge Coca-Cola with murder, torture UN passes resolution to press Israel and Palestine investigations into Gaza war crimes Long term medical care in Haiti needed, and scarce Legislation to ban torture...

Health care summit focuses on differing plans, omits public option Protesters at summit express range of concerns over health care reform India and Pakistan renew talks on peace and security after more than a...

In Haiti, tarps deemed inadequate for approaching heavy rains Investigation on military contractors focuses on new Blackwater abuses House takes up rising health premiums, anti-trust exemptions for industry Troubled commercial real estate market threatens...

Toyota’s response to safety issues questioned at congressional hearing Justice Department report reveals lawyers’ roles in Bush torture policy (click here for web only version) Reforms to federal oil and gas leasing to strengthen...

Obama releases health care reform proposal ahead of bipartisan summit Lawmakers consider new agency to oversee government contractors in Iraq Round ups of wild horses draw controversy in Nevada Sri Lanka fast becoming dangerous...