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Preval Urges Reconstruction Emphasis in Haitian Provinces
President Rene Preval says rebuilding capital Port-au-Prince as it was before January's quake would be 'major historical mistake'

Iraq Postpones Announcing Initial Election Results
Spokesman for Independent High Electoral Commission says announcement to be made once 30 percent of votes tabulated

Biden Promises 'Total' US Commitment to Israel's Security
US vice president making highest-level visit by US official to Israel, West Bank since Obama administration took office

More Military Trainers Needed in Afghanistan
Coalition forces pressed to fill gap in trainers needed to help growing Afghan Army and Police forces

Gates Rallies US Troops in Afghan South
Secretary of defense tells troops they will soon be part of 'decisive phase' in war

Regional Summit Urges Implementation of Sudanese Peace Plan
Delegations from Sudan's north and south met in Kenya at a special summit overseeing implementation of 2005 peace deal between two sides

Nigeria's Acting President Replaces Security Chief After Latest Violence
New national security advisor appointed following deaths of hundreds of people in latest round of ethnic, religious violence

Activists Criticize Senegal for Anti-Gay Persecution
In Africa, human rights activists note some political, media, religious leaders leading sometimes violent, anti-gay campaigns

Togo's Opposition Leader: Police Seize Vote Fraud Evidence
Jean-Pierre Fabre says police searched facilities opposition supporters use to analyze electoral results

AFRICOM Commander Urges Against Moving Headquarters to Africa
U.S. General William Ward says moving HQ to Africa would create misperceptions, consequences that would disrupt command's work

Indonesian Police Confirm 3 Terror Suspects Killed Near Jakarta
Unclear whether Dulmatin, one of the most-wanted leaders of the Jemaah Islamiyah militant group, among the dead




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