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3 February 2011 Last updated at 19:48 ET

Haiti's run-off candidates named

Haiti's presidential hopefuls are named, ending a stand-off over November's disputed first round - the government candidate is out of the running.

BBC in Top Gear apology to Mexico

The BBC apologises over remarks on the TV show Top Gear that provoked outrage in Mexico, but defends humour based on national stereotyping.

Amazon drought stirs climate fear

Last year's Amazon drought was worse than the last big one, in 2005, raising new fears for the region's capacity to continue absorbing CO2 emissions.
Mexico border police chief killed

The police chief of the Mexican border city of Nuevo Laredo is shot dead, just a month after he took the job.
Brazil promises free medicines
Mexico jail inmate in Botox row
Chavez marks 12 years in office
New images of remote Brazil tribe
Venezuela judge let out of prison
Top Gear sparks Mexico complaints
Brazil clown takes congress seat

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