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Chinese Currency Stirs Debate in U.S. Congress

U.S. lawmakers are looking for ways to make China keep its pledge to re-value its currency. Some U.S. manufacturers say China undervalues the yuan by as much as 40 percent, giving Chinese exports a big advantage in the market. But Congress has decided to delay a vote on taxing Chinese goods.

Chinese Currency Stirs Debate in U.S. Congress

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Iran's Nuclear Ambitions

U.S. Weapons Sanctions Against Iran Draw Mixed Reviews

The Bush administration has relied on sanctions in its efforts to block foreign companies from selling anything to Iran that could be used to develop nuclear or chemical weapons. Many critics question whether such sanctions are effective, and some say they're actually counterproductive.

U.S. Weapons Sanctions Against Iran Draw Mixed Reviews

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China Displays Independence in Relationship with Iran

Critics say China's need for Iranian oil will cause Beijing to resist the push for United Nations' sanctions in response to Tehran's suspected nuclear weapons program. But a closer look reveals a more nuanced policy in Beijing.

China Displays Independence in Relationship with Iran

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U.S. Human Rights Report Points to U.S. Allies

The U.S. State Department has released its annual report on human rights, detailing cases of abuse and repression in countries such as Afghanistan and Zimbabwe. The report also describes torture in Egypt and Jordan. Amnesty International criticizes the U.S. for "outsourcing torture" in the war on terrorism to countries like Egypt.

U.S. Human Rights Report Points to U.S. Allies

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International Tobacco Treaty Stalls in U.S.

It has been nearly two years since the United States signed an international treaty to curb tobacco use. But the U.S. still has not ratified it. The Bush administration says it's studying the treaty. Critics say the U.S. is losing its moral authority and influence on global health policy because of its hesitation in sending the treaty to Congress for approval.

International Tobacco Treaty Stalls in U.S.

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Deal Elusive on New U.N. Human Rights Council

The United States has argued strongly for the creation of a new human rights council at the United Nations. But U.N. ambassador John Bolton doesn't like the new version that's being proposed. Bolton says the plan would not prevent human rights abusers from getting on the council.

Deal Elusive on New U.N. Human Rights Council

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Iraq

Journalists Press Kidnappers to Free American Reporter

Reporters Without Borders, an international journalist organization, launches a new campaign to free American reporter Jill Carroll. Carroll was kidnapped in Iraq seven weeks ago and her kidnappers have threatened to kill her if the United States doesn't release female Iraqi prisoners by Sunday.

Journalists Press Kidnappers to Free American Reporter

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Aristide Protege Preval Leads in Haiti Election

Reports from voting centers in Haiti indicate that former President Rene Preval, a protege of ousted leader Jean-Bertrand Aristide, has a strong lead in the presidential election, possibly enough to avoid a runoff. His victory could mean a return of Aristide's influence in Haiti.

Aristide Protege Preval Leads in Haiti Election

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Former Leader Preval Ahead in Haitian Vote

Preliminary results from Haiti's presidential elections show former President Rene Preval with a substantial lead. International election observers sharply criticized Haitian election officials for poor organization, but said the vote generally appeared to be free and fair.

Former Leader Preval Ahead in Haitian Vote

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Haiti Concludes Turbulent Presidential Election

Polling stations in Haiti stayed open into the night for the country's first presidential election since Jean-Bertrand Aristide was ousted two years ago. There were some violent incidents and a few deaths were reported, but the balloting was largely free from the widespread violence so many had feared.

Haiti Concludes Turbulent Presidential Election

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Haitians Go to Polls in National Elections

Haitians cast ballots to elect a new leader, nearly two years after President Jean-Bertrand Aristide went into exile after a violent uprising. More than 3 million registered voters are being encouraged to cast ballots despite recent violence.

Haitians Go to Polls in National Elections

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Torn by Violence, Haiti Looks to Election with Hope

Elections will be held in Haiti on Tuesday, and many hope the vote will stabilize the country and stop street violence. Corey Flintoff reports from Port-au-Prince about the mood of the country on the eve of the election, and what Haitians might expect from the results.

Torn by Violence, Haiti Looks to Election with Hope

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Specter of Violence Hangs over Haitian Election

After many delays, Haitians will go the polls Tuesday to choose a president and a legislature. Many worry about the possibility of violence. That's especially true in the port city of St. Marc, which was sharply divided over the ouster of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide two years ago.

Specter of Violence Hangs over Haitian Election

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Violence Punctuates Days Before Haitian Election

Haiti prepares for its first presidential election in nearly two years. Officials say they have a system in place to assure a fair process at Tuesday's polls. But the unstable nation is experiencing an upsurge in violence, and U.N. forces will provide security as millions of Haitians vote.

Violence Punctuates Days Before Haitian Election

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Politics

Study Contradicts Bush Rationale on Democracy

The Bush administration maintains that spreading democracy to places such as Iraq and Afghanistan is a reliable means of securing peace for the future, assuming democracies are less likely to go to war. But a new study has a different theory.

Study Contradicts Bush Rationale on Democracy

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