Tunisians face gunbattles and shortages after Ben Ali
Gunbattles erupted around the presidential palace in Carthage and elsewhere as Tunisians celebrated Ben Ali's departure while facing milk bread and fish shortages. Police arrested dozens including the top presidential security chief as the interim government contemplates a national unity lineup led by Prime Minister Ghannouchi. The Tunis port, closed since Friday, reflected growing tensions amid improvised civil order and militia activity.
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Giffords improves as ventilator removal succeeds
In Tucson, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords shows improved condition to serious after a successful procedure to remove a ventilator and a tracheotomy earlier confirmed breathing on her own. A separate incident saw James Fuller arrested after a televised town hall disruption and threats near Jared Loughner's home.
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Shelter split as Brazil mudslides kill hundreds
In Teresopolis and surrounding mountain towns, survivors cling to unstable homes rather than crowded shelters. One resident, Ralf Oliveira da Silva, says he cannot afford rent or land and fears his house will slide away. Officials begin registering missing persons and relocating about 2,500 people to 18 new shelters amid a death toll rising past 626.
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U S pomp lavishes Hu Jintao in Washington visit
Chinese leader Hu Jintao is feted in a lavish White House state banquet as relations with the United States seek renewal. The two powers face currency trade and security tensions amid a fragile economic recovery and sources say both sides aim to recalibrate ties and seek mutual gains.
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Ex-Haiti dictator returns after 25-year exile
Former Haitian leader Jean-Claude Duvalier known as Baby Doc lands in Port-au-Prince amid Haiti's political crisis and earthquake recovery efforts. He is welcomed by supporters. journalists await his first statements as authorities process his entry.
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