Haiti marks independence anniversary amid flood aftermath
Haiti observes the 201st independence anniversary in Gonaives as protesters press for more aid and pledge to rebuild after September floods that left about 2,000 dead and 900 missing. Interim leaders urged belief in free elections, while locals complain of funds shortfalls and unmet promises.
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Long detentions eyed for suspected terrorists
U S planning long range detentions officials say the Pentagon and CIA push for a permanent approach to imprisoning suspects without court charges. Proposals include transferring many detainees from Guantanamo Bay to new prisons in home countries under human rights standards and monitoring. The Defense Department seeks $25 million to build a 200 bed facility for those unlikely to face military tribunals.
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Al-Qaida in Iraq video shows five security officers slain
A video released by Al-Qaida in Iraq shows militants lining up five captured Iraqi security officers and executing them in a street. The report notes U S soldiers suffered two injuries in separate incidents near Baghdad while Armitage met Kurdish leader Barzani to discuss the January elections and Kurdish autonomy. The video contains a warning to others in the security forces calling them American dogs.
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