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Page last updated at 00:54 GMT, Tuesday, 10 November 2009

Mourners stand in front of coffins in Verapaz, 9 November
Desperate search in El Salvador
El Salvador searches for survivors in a rainstorm-ravaged town as the deaths of at least 130 people are confirmed across the country.
'This whole area was flooded'
El Salvador floods: Your e-mails
In pictures: El Salvador floods

Shane Bauer US trio 'on Iran spying charge'
Three young Americans detained in Iran over alleged illegal entry are to be charged with spying, an Iranian state news agency says.

Maclaren pushchair Pushchairs recalled over 'amputations'
About a million pushchairs made by Maclaren USA are recalled in the US amid reports of children's fingertips being cut off.


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FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
Families flooded out in El Salvador Flood misery
US volunteer in El Salvador caught up in disaster
"Captain Victor", one of La Paz's most popular skulls Day of the Skulls
Ancient rituals and Catholic belief collide in Bolivia
Chesapeake shale gas drilling rig (Statoil image) Gas rocks
New technology makes it easier to find natural gas

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Obama says health vote 'historic'
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BUSINESS
AIG posts second quarterly profit
Fannie Mae asks for another $15bn
US hits China pipes with tariffs
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J Street on Washington map
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Brazilian flag Future gazing
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file picture of a man with a headache Big headache
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A prayer vigil for the victims of the Fort Hood shootings. Photo: 6 November 2009 Hidden anguish
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