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Obama hopes for healthcare success
US president delays Asia trip to ensure healthcare overhaul is passed through Congress.
US and Russia close to nuclear deal
Clinton and Lavrov say they are near a final deal on new disarmament treaty.
Mexico in the aftermath of H1N1
Dwindling cases raise questions about whether the scare was exaggerated in the first place.
Obama: 'No crisis' in Israel ties
US president looks to smooth tensions amid row over settlements in East Jerusalem.
Lula criticises Israeli policies
Settlements and separation barrier are obstacles to peace, says Brazilian president.
Cuban police break up protest march
Female relatives of dissidents heckled during march outside Havana, then removed in buses.
Mexico urges US help in drug war
Protesters demand Calderon puts pressure on US, as president visits Ciudad Juarez.
US says Israeli bond 'unshakeable'
Washington softens tone over Israeli settlement expansion announcement.
Israel rejects settlement halt
Israeli PM defies US calls to halt plans in Jerusalem that have sparked diplomatic row.
US agents aid Mexico murder probe
State department raises alert after consular workers are killed by suspected drug hitmen.
US alert over Mexico killings
State department raises alert after consular staff killed by suspected drug hitmen.
US steps up pressure on Israel
Diplomatic tensions rise after Israeli announcement of settlement expansion.
Uribe allies win Colombia vote
President's party and supporters way ahead in congressional elections.
Uribe allies lead in Colombian vote
President's allies confident of retaining majority in both chambers of congress.
Israel-US diplomatic tension rises
Senior Obama adviser describes timing of settlement announcement as an "insult".
Israel to probe 'Biden fiasco'
Netanyahu orders investigation into timing of announcement for new housing plans.
Colombians set for congress vote
Ruling conservatives likely to retain majority in both houses following Sunday's polls.
US ex-convicts go green for work
Programme gives ex-prisoners second chance by offering jobs in environmental projects.
US rebukes Israel over housing plan
Hillary Clinton says Israel is putting US ties at risk over new settlements in West Bank.
Post-9/11 workers reach claims deal
Thousands offered $657.5m settlement for health problems suffered at 'Ground Zero'.



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