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AMERICAS

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Haitian lawmakers reject new prime minister

Mexican rebels reject direct talks with government

US Senators push Bush to pressure Saudis on oil

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Aid agency newsfeed

Christian Aid: Tax evasion costs 1,000 children's lives a day

International HIV/AIDS Alliance presents evidence to House of Lords Committee

New knowledge sharing and networking portal for Latin America and the Caribbean

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School bells ring for Colombia's war-displaced

Why are tortillas now tied to oil prices?

Celebrating Valentine's Day with a clear conscience

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