Tens Of Thousands Feared Dead After Haiti Earthquake -- Washington Post
PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI -- Haitian leaders estimated Wednesday that tens of thousands of people have died in the aftermath of the earthquake that throttled this impoverished Caribbean nation, as the United States and other countries mobilized a vast rescue and relief effort to assist the legion of desperate survivors.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S. companies join race on Iraqi oil bonanza.
More candidates may be banned from Iraqi elections.
11 get death sentence for Iraq attacks.
Turkey: Diplomatic spat with Israel won't scupper $190 million drone deal.
Yemen says tribesmen kill 10 Shi'ite rebels.
ASIA
Afghan market suicide bombing 'kills 20'.
Pakistan Taliban deny US drone strike killed top leader.
Largest religious festival on Earth under way in India.
Court is told Mayor aided in massacre of Filipinos.
U.S. faces long odds in improved relations with Asia.
AFRICA
African music festival goes smoothly in Mali despite Al Qaeda threats.
Emergency talks for Guinea junta.
Nigeria court delays sick President Yar'Adua cases.
Africa, partners work for maritime security.
EUROPE
Ukraine poll tensions stirred up. Orange leaders face shutout in Ukraine election.
For Germany's Merkel, a terrible start to the year.
Sex scandals expose reality in 'puritanical' Northern Ireland.
AMERICAS
Haiti quake: Survivors struggle while awaiting aid.
Chavez halts Caracas power cuts.
U.S., Mexico hunt elusive 'El Chapo'.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Yemen intensifies fight against Al Qaeda.
Former Guantánamo bay detainee warns of inmates' return to extremism.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Obama bank fee to hit 50 of the biggest U.S. financial firms.
For Google, China remains closed commercially, too.
Asian may need to tighten monetary policies.
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