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Haitians head to polls after four years

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Haitians head to polls after four years

Polling stations open in public vote in Haiti, marking the first plebiscite since Michel Martelly was elected president more than four years ago.

China consumer inflation hits 1.6%

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China consumer inflation hits 1.6%

A report released by Chinese government says the country’s consumer inflation has increased to 1.6 percent in July.

'War lasting agenda of US imperialism'

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'War lasting agenda of US imperialism'

Obama purports to target warmongering lobbyists who are pressing for war against Iran, but keeps the military option alive, says an American author.

Bahrain lifts ban on independent paper

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Bahrain lifts ban on independent paper

The Bahraini regime reportedly lifts a temporary ban on the country’s only independent newspaper after criticism from rights groups.