Haitians Observe Day Of Mourning As Faiths Bridge Gaps
Haitians from Christian and Voodoo communities joined for a national day of mourning in Port au Prince after an earthquake killed more than 200 000. Leaders from both faiths spoke as aid pours in and evangelical missions attract followers amid debates over religion and disaster relief. The scene included survivors on crutches and in wheelchairs under trees, prayers in the streets, and President Rene Preval tearfully addressing the nation.
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Ivory Coast dissolves government and election commission
Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo dissolves the government and disbands the election commission. Prime Minister Guillaume Soro is asked to stay on to form a new government. The move follows a failure to hold presidential elections and a repeated cycle of delayed dates since 2005.
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Japan worries Toyota woes could strain U S ties
Tokyo fears a mismanaged response to Toyota recall woes and a push to subpoena CEO Akio Toyoda could dent relations with the United States amid Marine base tensions on Okinawa and a broader auto industry crisis. Toyota executives including Yoshimi Inaba will testify in Washington as Toyoda mulls a U S visit in March.
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