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Haitian delegation returns; disappointed with progressBuffeted by political and humanitarian setbacks, Haiti's hopes for a lasting recovery from the devastating January earthquake are in danger of withering away. More » |
Cuban lawmakers denounce Arizona immigration lawHAVANA - Cuban lawmakers have passed a resolution denouncing Arizona's new immigration law as "racist and xenophobic," recalling an old dispute in the process: the argument that the United States' purchase of Arizona from Mexico in the 19th century was tantamount to theft. More » |
Children in conflict: UN chief urges action against child soldiersUNITED NATIONS - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday urged the U.N. Security Council to consider tough measures against countries and insurgent groups that persist in recruiting child soldiers. More » |
