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Subtle Signs of Progress in U.S.-China Relations
By MICHAEL WINES
WASHINGTON — President Hu Jintao came offering some concessions to demonstrate that constructive relations were essential.
In China, Economy Grew 9.8%, a Higher Rate Than Expected
By IAN JOHNSON
BEIJING — The report from the National Bureau of Statistics did little to quell concern that China’s economy was growing at an unsustainable pace.
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Business Leaders Make Cut at State Dinner
By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG
WASHINGTON — Well-known Chinese-Americans, along with the heads of Microsoft, Boeing, Goldman Sachs and Walt Disney, joined President Obama and President Hu Jintao of China.
Last Christians Ponder Leaving a Hometown in Iraq
By JOHN LELAND and DURAID ADNAN
HABBANIYA CECE, Iraq — A town known for its religious harmony had about 70 Christian families before the 2003 invasion by the United States. Now it is down to just one.
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WASHINGTON — President Obama and President Hu Jintao of China pledged to nurture their nations’ common interests, but they also acknowledged differences on trade and human rights.
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BRUSSELS — Accused of stifling press freedom, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he would amend the law if it were found incompatible with European law, but then accused his critics of insulting the Hungarian people.
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Bomber Uses Ambulance to Hit Iraqi Police Headquarters
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BAGHDAD — For the second time in two days, Iraqi security forces were attacked by a bomber, who blew up an ambulance packed with explosives, killing at least five.
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Tunisian Opposition Pushes for Coalition Changes
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Aristide Says He Is Ready to Return to Haiti, Too
By GINGER THOMPSON
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Jean-Bertrand Aristide, who was ousted in 2004, said “the people of Haiti have never stopped calling for my return,” but the United States is expected to block any attempt that he do so.
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U.S. Prepares to Lift Ban on Guantánamo Cases
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WASHINGTON — The move would clear the way for tribunal officials to bring new charges against detainees for the first time under the Obama administration.
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